Our Admin Columnists Carlton Ashby: The Power Is In You! For my colleagues and I, when it comes to developing successful students, three key words stand out: Relationships, Relationships, Relationships. Pete Hall’s Always Strive to Be a Better You There is a Kilimanjaro-sized mountain of research supporting the creation of teams. Quotes such as “many hands make light work,” “two heads are better than one,” and “it takes a village to raise a child” could not be more apropos than they are in today’s schoolhouses. We need each other. George Pawlas: Share the Pride EdWorld columnist George Pawlas shares the "six pride statements" concept. With six positive statements about your school on the tip of your tongue, you'll never lack for the right words to say when you're out in the community or talking with the media. Meet the other members of Education World's Columnist Team.

Getting Rid of Zeros Facing gradebooks filled with zeros, some schools and individual teachers have decided that they simply won't accept incomplete assignments or "zeros." While the approach can't promise flawless work, it does force students who don't meet their responsibilities independently to put forth some effort. Along with grades that more accurately reflect mastery of content, the frequent result is better retention, improved grades, and a renewed sense of self-confidence as a student. Included: Three “no zeros” approaches that work.

Diane Hodges’ Looking
Forward to Monday Morning
Ideas you can use to drive your staff happy! This week…
Theme Lunch Mondays
--- Many Themes
--- Salad Bar Potluck
--- Food Rewards
--- Quote This!
--- Grin and Share It!

The Principal Poet
Education World’s resident poet, Mr. Ivan, presents a poem that is sure to bring grins to school leaders everywhere. This week’s poem is “School Bus.”
The yellow bus holds children,
And I ride it every day.
In morning, it heads off to school.
At night it goes the other way…
Read more…

Partners for
Student Success
"SMART" Night Builds Interest in Science, Math, and Relevant Technology
One South Carolina designed a Science, Math and Relevant Technology (SMART) Night to build community by bringing parents, students, teachers, and others together for food and activities. The evening promotes a love of science, math, and technology.

From the Principal Files
Setting Goals for the Year Education World’s "Principal Files" principals share the goals they have set for the school year. (One restriction: Nobody was allowed to say "raise test scores" because that goal is a given.) The goals those principals shared are as varied as the schools they represent. Included: Goals related to curriculum, motivating teachers, involving parents…

Take Five for… Using A.M. announcements to build school community.

Pawlas on PR What makes super teachers super?

Principal Ideas #25: Teacher personalities, celebrate teacher milestones, more...

Attendance and Truancy School leaders recognize that attendance is one of the keys to improving student achievement. To that end, principals have developed many programs aimed at increasing attendance. The articles in this archive share stories and practical tips that are sure to help as you search for ways to improve attendance in your school.

Exceptional Event Opening-day parade.

Instant Meeting #7 A simple strategy helps teachers keep their goals in sight.

How I Handled… A complaint about a teacher's use of sexual innuendo in the classroom.

Turnaround Tales A small district in Nebraska, Heartland has a limited number of personnel who have multiple responsibilities; yet, staff members are keeping up with NCLB requirements. Strong showings by students make meeting mandates easier.

Grant “Turning Technologies” K-12 grant program… and more.

Morning Math Questions for Week #33.

Conventions What's coming up?

Join the Conversation On our "School Administrators” message board.

Partners for Student Success At one Illinois elementary school, volunteer tutors are helping to improve students’ math confidence.

Students Stand Tall Against Bullying
In a proactive attempt to squelch "bullying" behavior before it emerges, one New York district embraced an anti-bullying theme. Through varied methods and activities, students at all levels were not just encouraged to avoid bullying behaviors themselves but to help the victims, either by standing up for other students or by seeking appropriate assistance. Learn how the district spread the anti-bullying theme across the ages and the curriculum.

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