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These ten Administrator's Desk articles were among the most popular new articles of 2010.

Principal Podcasts Get to the Point
Principals who have tried podcasting repeat the same refrain -- it is easy, inexpensive, and effective.

Plinkoball Helps Students Exercise Math Skills
Principal Sam Slarskey came up with Plinkoball, a game that combines fitness and math calculations.

Teachers Turn Classes Into Boot Camps
Student “recruits” march, chant, do sit ups, and pull for their “battle buddies” as boot camps raise test scores.

Principals Blog to Share and Archive School News
Principals who use blogs say they are simple to set up and easy to update. Tips for beginners included.

Competition Spurs Energy Savings
In one district, school leaders who help cut the district’s electric bill get to share in the savings.

Staff Book Clubs Enhance Professional Development
Book clubs provide teachers with opportunities to read and discuss books about instructional strategies.

Virtual Active Technology Spurs Actual Exercise
One district’s new virtual exercise equipment is getting gamers off the couch and into the fitness room.

Technology Closes Distance Between Kids, Schools
Skype enables kids to chat and work on assignments with students from across the district or around the world.

Fundraising Q&A: Commonly Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions asked by people responsible for raising money for school groups.

Music Sends Toes Tapping to Class
When students hear the theme music to "Mission Impossible," they know their mission: to get to class!

Education World
Education World
Education World

OF PRINCIPAL CONCERN

Education Worlds Of Principal Concern blog continued in 2010 with a few dozen new entries that share practical ideas and resources for busy school leaders. If you have not checked out this weekly feature, you might explore some of these entries that you missed in 2010:

  • Fun Challenges Engage Kids, Families in Reading
  • Did Your School Miss Out on Walk to School Day Fun This Year?
  • Is Your School's Food Drive Just Ahead? Check Out Some Fun Ideas!
  • Anti-Bullying Videos Share Powerful Messages
  • Cool School Tool #5: Superteacher Site a Treasure for Teachers
  • Build Students S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G Skills This Year
  • Cool School Tool #4: 'Mouse Mischief' Gives Teachers Immediate Feedback
  • Games Add Elements of Fun, Much More, to Math Learning
  • School Projects Support the Troops
  • Word of the Day Builds Vocab, Test Scores in K-12 Schools


    FROM THE PRINCIPAL FILES

    Education Worlds Principal Files principals respond to monthly questions. The result: some of the most popular and practical articles of 2010, including these:

  • Principals Launch School-Wide Wellness Programs
    Principals share school-wide fitness, health, and nutrition awareness ideas.
  • Principals Strive to Boost School Spirit
    Principals share their favorite spirit-building activities.
  • Principal Traits That Teachers Appreciate
    Principals try to cultivate traits that improve communication, demonstrate respect, and inspire vision.
  • The Best Part of My Day
    Principals responses to this story starter varied widely.
    See more articles from this series in our Principal Files archive.


    NEW IN 2010!
    THE PRINCIPAL TOOLBOX



    Looking to nail your next meeting with a good idea? Tighten up staff relations? Hammer out some great test scores? Just drill into our new Principal Toolbox for all the tools you need! Here are a handful of tools provided for principals and by principals that we spotlighted in 2010.

  • Students Pledge to End Bullying
  • Got Excellence?
  • Group Hug
  • Two-Minute Frenzy
  • 'Paws' for Good Behavior
  • Have a Ball: Making a Large School Seem Smaller
  • Academics & Attendance: Charts and Graphs Tell the Story
  • Student Stars: Good Citizens Stand Out
  • Making Decisions, Made Easy
  • Student Artwork Becomes Special Gifts of Appreciation


    PARTNERS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

    Education World has teamed up with the National Network of Partnership Schools to share these stories and more about schools that are bringing together parents and the community to help ensure student achievement:

    Health Fair Gives Shot in the Arm to Parent Involvement
    One school's health and wellness fair features free glucose checks, blood pressure checks, and flu shots.
    Planting Seeds in Future Scientists
    Engaging future scientists is the reason one school presents an annual night full of science exploration.
    Annual Day of Parent Appreciation
    From early in the school year, parents in this school receive a clear message that they are appreciated.
    Camp Out Lures Dads to Get Involved
    The Dad's Club Camp Out is one of the most looked-forward-to events of the school year.
    "Pizza Party Patrol" Delivers Great Attendance
    Students who get themselves to class each day may earn rewards that are both tangible and tasty.
    VIP Families Honored for Involvement
    Miami schools recognize their Very Involved Parents (VIPs) at an annual Family Involvement Festival.
    Couplets, Coffee, and Community
    Students at one Cleveland school display their writing talents at an annual Coffee House-Poetry Night.
    See more articles from this series in our Partners for Student Success archive.


    WEEKLY ADMIN FEATURES FROM EDUCATION WORLD

    Focus On...
    Our archive of Focus On... articles provides practical ideas on dozens of topics of interest to school leaders -- everything from getting the school year off to a smooth start to crisis management. More topics: Discipline, Fund Raising, Hiring New Teachers, Reading Achievement, Recess Management, Testing, Traditions...

    How I Handled
    Principals share lessons learned from their experiences.

    Grant of the Week
    Grants expert Don Peek offers new grants each week. Check out the latest additions to our Grants Center. And check back often for updates. And dont forget to sign up for our free bi-weekly Grants Newsletter.

    Exceptional Events
    A year of school-wide events that spotlight students and involve parents.

    Take Five
    Each week we take 5 minutes to share five quick tips. In our Take Five archive, we offer advice for planning effective and fun staff meetings, recognizing and celebrating student achievement, helping first-year teachers succeed, and much more.

    Instant Meetings
    Are staff meetings getting to be a drag? Here are three dozen principal-tested ideas for meetings that work.

    Newsletters 'R Us
    Copy and paste this free content into your teacher or school newsletters.
    Fun Facts
    Math @ Home
    quotED: Education Quotes
    The ABCs of Student Success
    Caught on the Web
    Newsletter Clipart Library
    Parent Newsletter Templates


    THE PRINCIPAL POET

    Ivan Kershner, known to students and colleagues alike as Mr. Ivan, has been writing poetry for more than 40 years. His poems should ring familiar to all educators. Click a title below, and enjoy!
    Bringing Elephants to School
    One Child Left Behind
    The Teachers Messy Desk
    See more poems from this series in our Principal Poet archive.


    MEET OUR COLUMNISTS

    Our Administrators Desk columnists -- all experienced school leaders -- challenge and motivate us to improve our approaches and our schools. At the end of 2009, we are proud to spotlight this inspiring team.

    Don Peek
    Don Peek is a former educator who now runs The School Funding Center. The School Funding Center Grant Database contains more than 110,000 grant opportunities worth more than $6.5 billion.


    Regina Barreca
    Award-winning educator, humorist, and author Regina Barreca makes readers laugh with her weekly newspaper columns, and with her books such as They Used to Call Me Snow White...But I Drifted.


    Pete Hall
    Pete Halls efforts at turning around one underperforming school earned him ASCDs Outstanding Young Educator Award. In his Education World columns, Hall challenges all school leaders to always strive to be a better you!


    Diane Hodges
    An award-winning educator, highly acclaimed speaker, and bestselling author, Dr. Diane Hodges' weekly Looking Forward to Monday Morning columns present a wealth of ideas administrators can use to drive staff members happy!


    Paul Young
    A former national Principal of the Year and past president of NAESP, Paul Young brings a unique perspective on school leadership and a cheerleading spirit to his Young @ Heart columns.


    Carlton Ashby
    The newest member of our Admin Desk columnist team is actually a kindergarten teacher. But his powerful messages about building relationships with students always resonate with principals who've seen him speak at state and national conferences.

    Leah Davies
    Educator and counselor Leah Davies is the creator of the Kelly Bear character building resources for children ages three to nine. Her practical advice is always a huge help to principals and the teachers they mentor.

    George Pawlas
    A principal educator and author of The Administrator's Guide to School-Community Relations, George Pawlas shares ideas to help principals create successful schools in his regular Pawlas on PR columns.



    BEST BOOKS FOR SCHOOL LEADERS

    Are you looking for books to help you improve instruction in your school? Motivate teachers and students? Improve school climate? Increase parent involvement? Click the links below to see a few of Our Editors' Choices of recommended books. Then it's your turn to share titles that you recommend and tell why you value them. With your help, we will build the best list on the Web of Best Books for leading schools of achievement and caring.
    Energizing Staff Meetings
    The Sixty-Second Motivator
    Case Studies for Teacher Problem Solving
    Failure Is Not an Option -
    Six Principles That Guide Student Achievement in High-Performing Schools

    A Survival Kit for the Elementary School Principal Being a Successful Principal: Riding the Wave of Change Without Drowning
    How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed Ability Classrooms