UK Union Head Russell Hobby Discusses Teacher Evaluation
Russell Hobby, General Secretary, for the National Association of Head Teachers in the UK. Head Teachers are the UK version of U.S. school Principals. The NAHT is an independent trade union and professional association representing over 28,500 members in England,
Eric Sheninger’s Digital World Revamps School Leadership
Eric Sheninger is the Principal at New Milford High School located in Bergen County, NJ and joins the Core to discuss why he chose education as a profession and what expectations he has for his staff. You’ll find Eric’s candor refreshing
International Educator Leading the Way in Paris
Dr. Ronald Roukema, Headmaster, at Marymount International School, Paris joins the Core for an in-depth discussion about international education. I met Ron when I presented at the European Conference of International Schools (ECIS) Leadership Conference in Vienna this year. Ron
Raw Look Into K-12 Faculty Lounges
James Boutin has taught around the U.S. in his first six years as a professional. James shares his thoughts on unions, teacher evaluations, professional development and the training of early-career teachers. His raw perspective provides a fresh take on subjects
Teacher Evaluations—Where Are We Now?
So, a teacher a school administrator and a politician walk into a… You mean you haven’t heard the educational “concept” sweeping this nation? Teacher evaluations have taken on a life of their own over the last few years. Education
Is BYOD A Good Idea for Education?
Frank Catalano joins me in the Core of Education to discuss BYOD, the culture of education technology and the impact ed tech has on teachers. Frank is a contributor for MindShift and worked for Pearson for four years with the title
U.S. and U.K. Ed Leaders Discuss Reform Part I (Podcast)
The Core of Education welcomes Lord James Knight, former Minister of Education in England, and Deputy Director Richard Culatta of the Office of Educational Technology. In Part I we discuss hurdles each country faces in successfully integrating technology into classrooms.
Teacher Evaluation Reform Making You Blurry?
Summer break! A time of relaxation…a time of reflection…ahhhhh Whoops I’m not a kid anymore! Summer break is actually a misnomer in the education world as countless professionals prepare for another wave of updates, mandates and “oh my” days. Yes,
Online K-12 Education Virtually Indispensable?
Online education has been gaining steam recently thanks, in large part, to innovators like Salman Kahn and the Kahn Academy. Kahn’s recent presentation for TED was brought on or “sponsored” by non other than Mr. Gates himself. Should we be