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Jeanene Dutt The Power of Networking Educational Viewpoints
The article highlights the importance of leaders networking together not only for self-growth but also for improvement in their districts. It also provides tips on how to start the networking “journey.” Ken Greene Getting Real: A Different Perspective on the Relationship Between School Resources and Student Outcomes Journal of Education Finance Most research on the association between school resources and student outcomes has concentrated on finances as measured in dollars. This study takes a fresh look at the issue by focusing on the allocation of real resources, defined as the personnel and materiel used to increase student learning, which are more relevant measures of a school's instructional conditions. The findings indicate that prediction models that combine real resource and environmental variables forecast as much as two thirds of the variation in student outcome data, as measured by achievement gain scores and college aspiration rates. Monica H. Heinze The New Approach: Buy-In Comes After Results Educational Viewpoints This piece explores a paradigm shift in decision-making processes, challenging the conventional wisdom that emphasizes gaining buy-in before undertaking initiatives. Instead, it advocates for a strategy where tangible results precede seeking consensus. Joseph S. Pizzo Inspire Your Students at Inspiration Cafe NJEA Review - https://www.njea.org/inspire-your-students-at-inspiration-cafe/ The article reviews the steps taken to create “Inspiration Café” including the authors own point of inspiration. The program is designed to "inspire students and light the fires within them" by inviting professionals from various backgrounds to share their stories and challenges. Some of the fundamental steps to establish an Inspiration Café in schools are explored. Nicholas V. Vancheri Relationship Building as a Process for Change in our Schools Educational Viewpoints Administrators and teachers are often cast into adversarial positions rather than working together to foster student growth and improve a school's culture. By utilizing the basic tenets of Relational Cultural Theory (RCT) in schools, safe havens can be created for all stakeholders to move out of isolation and experience a sense of autonomy and connection.
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