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In addition to curriculum and philosophy, what makes each school unique is the people in the community. You can learn a lot about a school by meeting the teachers, parents, administrators and students! When you are searching for schools for your child, pay attention so you can see if the school community matches your family's needs and values. #newblogpost

Today I was fortunate to share in the facilitation of Catholic Schools Broken Bay's Staff Development Day on Curriculum Reform, with a particular focus on the common grade scale and consistent application of grades. Leading a group of professionals in moderation activities and facilitating discussion around big ideas for assessment, teaching and learning were just some of the highlights of the day. #teaching #education #assessment #educationalleadership

Brightbeam CEO, Chris "Citizen" Stewart and Ismael Jimenez, Director of Social Studies Curriculum for the School District of Philadelphia, explore the importance of high-quality curriculum in education. The conversation covers the issue of teachers sourcing curriculum from unreliable websites and the need for better quality control. The role of parents in monitoring curriculum and engaging in conversations with teachers is emphasized. Chris and Ismael also highlight problems with bad curriculum, such as the lack of guidance or reliance on biased perspectives. Humanizing education and focusing on pedagogical skills are identified as key factors in improving curriculum quality. The conversation delves into the importance of effective teaching, the need for teacher support and professional development, and the challenges of curriculum and "indoctrination." https://lnkd.in/eKWSCGat

Implementing instructional materials and professional learning is a long term strategy that will yield results. But it is a long game. The right supports need to be in place, including continuous improvement methodologies, time for learning, and resources. This is change management and work that matters. Ultimately, it is about equitable outcomes for students.

If you had no idea of your position in life would you choose today’s educational system for yourself or your children? Kids are more than data points, labels, or interventions. As Dewy stated, children are the curriculum. Let’s reaxamine our policies to rehumanize our children. #educationalleadership #educationpolicy #schoolimprovement

One of the most common questions I get in this work is about how integrating Catholic faith across the curriculum works differently in elementary and in high school settings. What question would you like to see me address next?

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Interested in learning more about using oracy in education? Check out this insightful free session from Voice 21 UK happening next week. --- #Education #TeachingResources #Teaching

Here's how to give your feedback on Texas Education Agency's proposed curriculum for public school

Did you hear that the largest school district in the United States shifted their early childhood curriculum this school year? 📣 This spring, NYC mayor Eric Adams announced that all contracted and district infant/toddler, 3K, and Prek programs would will be following one script: Creative Curriculum. There has been a lot of BUZZ about the shift with plenty of pros and cons on both sides. Read more about one teacher’s unique perspective in this Chalkbeat article 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 https://buff.ly/45xI4lS What are your thoughts on using one unified and scripted curriculum? #earlychildhoodeducation #curriculum #NYC