Researchers from Brigham Young University have found that people who mention suicide in their Twitter posts are likely to attempt the act in real life.
What seems like an obvious conclusion is being interpreted as evidence that teens use the social media platform for more than just posturing. Rather, in many cases, teens take to Twitter to voice real concerns, and those messages should not be written off as kids merely looking for "social media sympathy."
CNet reports that the researchers sifted through millions of tweets gathered from all 50 states over three months, hunting for both direct discussions of suicide and keywords associated with a range of suicide risk factors.They found that in each state, the proportion of tweets discussing suicide is related to that state's actual suicide rate.
Since their inception, schools have continually sought to improve in response to demands from teachers, administrators, parents, policymakers and legislators. When we look at the research into improving schools and examine the keys to school improvement, it invariably boils down to the ability of the people within the school to function as a professional learning community. A professional learning community (PLC) shares a vision. A vision is generally created by the principal to move the...
Some excerpts were used from "Enhancing A High-Performing School Culture and Climate." Bulach, Lunenburg and Potter
The type of principal needed in a high-performing school calls for a new approach to directing K-12 schools. The principal, faculty, staff, school board, parents and the community work together to create a shared vision of how to help all students achieve their highest potential. Each school is considered a professional learning community (PLC). This is a term that has...
Once you are offered the position, there are several next steps.
You should have provided vital information to the human resources department at the school district: such as a social security card, drivers license, passport, etc. You will probably be drug tested and fingerprint. HR will ask for your work experience (usually 5-10 years), all college transcripts, professional certificates, etc.
Most school districts will have orientation opportunities so you may be better...
I hope you find these hiring tips helpful. Remember first impressions count!
In today's world, interviewing can be on-line or in person. Many of these tips can be used in either case.
Do you remember what you were doing on December 14, 2012? I do. I remember it like it was yesterday. I was working in my office at a university when I suddenly began receiving messages about a school shooting in Connecticut. I kept reading and reading, and then I would cry because I could empathize with those teachers as I had been in a classroom not too long ago. It is a day I will never forget -- the day the...
I have spent over 50 years working in education from K-university. I have seen my fair share of educational politics on all levels. As school administrators you need to be aware of this in order to stay out of the political battles that you might arise. I have been a K-12 educator in 9 school districts in 5 states. I have also been a school board member and a university professor that worked with educational leaders. I have seen excellent school boards and superintendents and not so good...