Tag: professional learning communities
Too Many Meetings? Too Much Planning and Brainstorming?
Early this morning, I had an interesting, and somewhat surprising, conversation with a fellow staff member about the excessive meetings to plan and brainstorm our school’s PBS program. From our conversation, it was very obvious that this staff member was prepared to get the PBS program rolling and felt as though we’ve been “spinning our [...]
Why Can’t I Maximize the Precious Collaboration Moments?
One of the most cliche statements you’ll hear from many educators–”we just don’t have enough time.” Seems like so much resistance to ideas, activities, and extra duty opportunities are stonewalled because of the apparent lack of time given to educators. But in reality, there is enough time…however, educators have to know how to maximize the [...]
You Do Realize it’s About Learning, Right?
Since we are weeks away from the start of a new school year, I’ve begun to intensify my daily reflections and ponderings about the education world, particularly my role in this highly-complex system. Usually about this time of year, I’m rejuvenated and excited to launch a brand new school year. And frankly, who wouldn’t be [...]
