tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011-06-29:/edweek/LeaderTalk//54 2012-04-06T13:52:55Z The first group blog by school leaders for school leaders, LeaderTalk expresses the voice of the administrator in this era of school reform. Movable Type Pro 5.2.7 tag:blogs.edweek.org,2012:/edweek/LeaderTalk//54.23685 2012-04-06T03:50:20Z 2012-04-06T13:52:55Z

As many of you know, LeaderTalk has been limping along for at least a year now. Our original cast of 50+ contributors faded over time due to natural attrition. Despite our best intentions to restock with new authors, we just...

LeaderTalk Contributor http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/LeaderTalk/ As many of you know, LeaderTalk has been limping along for at least a year now. Our original cast of 50+ contributors faded over time due to natural attrition. Despite our best intentions to restock with new authors, we just... tag:blogs.edweek.org,2012:/edweek/LeaderTalk//54.23502 2012-03-27T23:35:11Z 2012-03-27T23:40:33Z

Many school districts are starting to choose common assessments from third party vendors. Some of this is due to new federal or state regulations, and some of this is due to allowing for an assessment that might be more reliable than one created internally. The purpose of this article is to provide practical advice on how to choose an assessment

LeaderTalk Contributor http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/LeaderTalk/ Many school districts are starting to choose common assessments from third party vendors. Some of this is due to new federal or state regulations, and some of this is due to allowing for an assessment that might be more reliable than one created internally. The purpose of this article is to provide practical advice on how to choose an assessment tag:blogs.edweek.org,2012:/edweek/LeaderTalk//54.23008 2012-02-28T20:32:03Z 2012-02-28T20:33:34Z

n any industry, there are times where there is an expansion of competitors and then, through several different factors, there is a contraction. This is no different than what is happening with data specifications and models that states and the federal government are using to pass all the data that they need to collect.

LeaderTalk Contributor http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/LeaderTalk/ n any industry, there are times where there is an expansion of competitors and then, through several different factors, there is a contraction. This is no different than what is happening with data specifications and models that states and the federal government are using to pass all the data that they need to collect. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2012:/edweek/LeaderTalk//54.22827 2012-02-18T16:27:10Z 2012-02-18T16:29:21Z

By Ryan Bretag | @ryanbretag I fully admit that I'm distracted. There are few moments I find myself not wanting to roam around Twitter, hangout on Google+, flip through Zite or Google Reader, tap on some apps, or poke around...

LeaderTalk Contributor http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/LeaderTalk/ By Ryan Bretag | @ryanbretag I fully admit that I'm distracted. There are few moments I find myself not wanting to roam around Twitter, hangout on Google+, flip through Zite or Google Reader, tap on some apps, or poke around... tag:blogs.edweek.org,2012:/edweek/LeaderTalk//54.22458 2012-01-28T13:59:10Z 2012-01-28T14:02:05Z

Deciding to go back to school for your doctorate is a life-altering decision. There are so many unknowns that come along with returning to school for such a degree, which is something that keeps many people from pursuing this personal...

LeaderTalk Contributor http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/LeaderTalk/ Deciding to go back to school for your doctorate is a life-altering decision. There are so many unknowns that come along with returning to school for such a degree, which is something that keeps many people from pursuing this personal... tag:blogs.edweek.org,2012:/edweek/LeaderTalk//54.22211 2012-01-13T21:37:35Z 2012-01-13T21:40:04Z

By Ryan Bretag | @ryanbretag Apple is set to make an "education announcement" on January 19th and I'm frustrated. I'm frustrated that this announcement surely won't be how Google and Apple are putting aside their differences in the best interest...

LeaderTalk Contributor http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/LeaderTalk/ By Ryan Bretag | @ryanbretag Apple is set to make an "education announcement" on January 19th and I'm frustrated. I'm frustrated that this announcement surely won't be how Google and Apple are putting aside their differences in the best interest... tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/edweek/LeaderTalk//54.22001 2011-12-28T13:57:11Z 2011-12-28T14:03:21Z

Educational software has been around for over 30 years now. In that time we have progressed from graphics that were just made by letters and numbers to programs now with rich graphics and that can really measure student progress in a multitude of areas. My current district has made a big push the last several years to move all software possible to online software. We are now down to just a few titles that are CD/DVD based. These are mostly in the areas of music, art, and special education due to the size of the programs. Below I answer some of the questions that I get from educational administrators

LeaderTalk Contributor http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/LeaderTalk/ Educational software has been around for over 30 years now. In that time we have progressed from graphics that were just made by letters and numbers to programs now with rich graphics and that can really measure student progress in a multitude of areas. My current district has made a big push the last several years to move all software possible to online software. We are now down to just a few titles that are CD/DVD based. These are mostly in the areas of music, art, and special education due to the size of the programs. Below I answer some of the questions that I get from educational administrators tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/edweek/LeaderTalk//54.21993 2011-12-27T18:33:39Z 2011-12-27T18:36:19Z

Ryan Bretag | @ryanbretag The launch of YouTube for Schools is well documented by now and has brought with it considerable excitement. While I should be happy about this opportunity for schools, teachers (check out YouTube Teachers), and students that...

LeaderTalk Contributor http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/LeaderTalk/ Ryan Bretag | @ryanbretag The launch of YouTube for Schools is well documented by now and has brought with it considerable excitement. While I should be happy about this opportunity for schools, teachers (check out YouTube Teachers), and students that... tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/edweek/LeaderTalk//54.21683 2011-12-04T13:17:49Z 2011-12-13T15:32:36Z

By Ryan Bretag | @ryanbretag Discussions and debates continue about what technology device is best for students in a one to one computing environment. iPads. Chromebooks. Netbooks. Windows-Based Laptops. Macbooks. Recently, this discussion took off on Twitter and great minds...

LeaderTalk Contributor http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/LeaderTalk/ By Ryan Bretag | @ryanbretag Discussions and debates continue about what technology device is best for students in a one to one computing environment. iPads. Chromebooks. Netbooks. Windows-Based Laptops. Macbooks. Recently, this discussion took off on Twitter and great minds... tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/edweek/LeaderTalk//54.21598 2011-11-28T20:28:10Z 2011-11-29T03:50:45Z

Student Led Conferences Student Led Conferences (SLC's) might seem to be new but they've been around for awhile, at least 18 years - that's when I first encountered them as a newbie teacher. Since that beginning, I've had the...

LeaderTalk Contributor http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/LeaderTalk/ Student Led Conferences Student Led Conferences (SLC's) might seem to be new but they've been around for awhile, at least 18 years - that's when I first encountered them as a newbie teacher. Since that beginning, I've had the... tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/edweek/LeaderTalk//54.21511 2011-11-19T04:14:17Z 2012-04-03T21:54:16Z

by Dave Dimmett @ddimmett “To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle, requires creative imagination and marks real advance in science.”Albert Einstein “You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You...

LeaderTalk Contributor http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/LeaderTalk/ by Dave Dimmett @ddimmett “To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle, requires creative imagination and marks real advance in science.”Albert Einstein “You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You... tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/edweek/LeaderTalk//54.21223 2011-11-03T03:10:26Z 2011-11-03T13:07:30Z

by Dave Dimmett @ddimmett How much change has really taken place in American schools in recent years? For most of my career in education, I’ve read about and experienced first hand school reform. But, what has been reformed and how...

LeaderTalk Contributor http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/LeaderTalk/ by Dave Dimmett @ddimmett How much change has really taken place in American schools in recent years? For most of my career in education, I’ve read about and experienced first hand school reform. But, what has been reformed and how... tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/edweek/LeaderTalk//54.20898 2011-10-16T15:21:11Z 2011-10-16T15:22:58Z

By Ryan Bretag | @ryanbretag There is a buzz around me these days about how EdTech is failing to live up to its promise fueled primarily by the In Classrooms of Future, Stagnant Scores. What is surprising to most when...

LeaderTalk Contributor http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/LeaderTalk/ By Ryan Bretag | @ryanbretag There is a buzz around me these days about how EdTech is failing to live up to its promise fueled primarily by the In Classrooms of Future, Stagnant Scores. What is surprising to most when... tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/edweek/LeaderTalk//54.20874 2011-10-14T04:22:10Z 2011-10-14T04:42:30Z

Lean and Six Sigma are powerful improvement tools that have great potential for K-12 settings. In this time of economic crisis and limited resources, it is essential that educators eliminate waste and empower all stakeholders.

LeaderTalk Contributor http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/LeaderTalk/ Lean and Six Sigma are powerful improvement tools that have great potential for K-12 settings. In this time of economic crisis and limited resources, it is essential that educators eliminate waste and empower all stakeholders. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/edweek/LeaderTalk//54.20798 2011-10-11T01:10:39Z 2011-10-11T01:35:19Z

(Cross-posted at Change Agency) As someone with a background in the visual arts and art education, I know that there are so many important reasons for keeping the arts in our schools. Today I came across a list created and...

LeaderTalk Contributor http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/LeaderTalk/ (Cross-posted at Change Agency) As someone with a background in the visual arts and art education, I know that there are so many important reasons for keeping the arts in our schools. Today I came across a list created and...