@DrBradJohnson The US education system is a direct result of the laws and policies that govern it. To change the system, we need to eliminate the bureaucracy and allow States to determine how to best serve their citizens.
@elonmusk@elonmusk, is the increase related to the additional federal requirements that started with NCLB (2001), Race to the Top, Every Student Succeeds, etc. Get the fed out of public education and allow states to determine how to best serve their citizens.
3 Truths About Leadership:
1. Leadership isn’t about gaining power. It’s about empowering others.
2. Great leaders succeed because they bring out the greatness in others.
3. You don’t have to be great to serve but you have to serve to be a great leader.
If Kindergarten had more dramatic play, blocks, kitchen, housekeeping, art, and music...the students would have time time practice their social emotional, problem solving, and self regulation skills. Then, their brains will be more prepared to learn foundational content & skills.
When I walk into a school, and it becomes obvious to me that the adults enjoy working there, I immediately suspect it’s a good place for students. Strong staff morale reflects a strong culture… and that’s an environment that is good for kids… and for their learning.
No strategy will work 100% of the time with 100% of kids.
There is no silver bullet or magic wand.
Be patient and keep trying new things.
#teachergoals