Educational Leadership Moment

Educational Leadership Moment


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[ELM#917] The Vital Role of Higher Education in Student Success
May 08, 2024

As educators, we lay the foundation for students to pursue their dreams and career desires. As a school leader, I focused on preparing students for college, career, and life. Therefore, we would discuss life after graduation with students. Reflecting on m

[ELM#916] The Critical Role of Nonprofit Organizations in School Districts
May 01, 2024

One of my teachers favorite days during preplanning was visiting the Education Foundation Store. Why? Because the store was filled with school supplies and materials. As a Title I school, my teachers could shop at the store twice a year for free. As a re

[ELM#915] State and Federal Governments Provide Support to School Districts
April 24, 2024

Early in my educational career, I was a member of a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) advocacy organization. Through a grant from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, the organizations mission was to expand STEM education access to non-traditi

[ELM#914] Local Governments Nurture Community Development
April 16, 2024

As a school leader, I prioritized partnering with our local legislators. Why? Because they establish policy and funding for education. When I assumed my leadership role, one of my first acts was to meet with local delegation members and offer our school a

[ELM#913] Business and Education Partner for Economic Success
April 10, 2024

Our primary role as educators is to equip our students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to compete in a global economy. However, we need to partner with our local businesses to understand their needs and how to prepare our students for

[ELM#912] Community Members Weave Support and Engagement into Education
April 03, 2024

As a classroom teacher, I served as the chairperson for our Spirit Committee. During my tenure, I had the opportunity to plan the 20th-year celebration for our High School. It was an excellent opportunity to partner with our community and recognize the im

[ELM#911] School Boards are the Architects of Policy
March 27, 2024

The first time I had the privilege to work with our school board members was when I became the Title I Professional Development Supervisor.While my primary duties were to build and enhance the skill set of our Title I teachers, I was also responsible for

[ELM#910] School District Administrators are Guiding the Ship of Educational Excellence
March 20, 2024

I thought I understood my responsibilities when I assumed my first leadership position as an Assistant Principal. Why? Because I had served in leadership positions while I was in the Army. In addition, I was a highly effective teacher; therefore, I though

[ELM#909] Teachers and Staff are the Architects of Learning
March 13, 2024

Teachers are the bedrock of preparing our students for the future. As a parent, I valued my childrens teachers and understood their work in educating our students. However, when I became a teacher, I realized I had barely scratched the surface.This disc

[ELM#908] Parents and Guardians are Partners in Education
March 06, 2024

In the intricate tapestry of education, parents and guardians emerge as indispensable threads, weaving a collaborative and supportive environment for their children. Parents are our students first and primary educators. Therefore, they are one of our ess