Sixteen Trends, Their Profound Impact on Our Future
Sixteen Trends, Their Profound Impact on Our Future

Author: Gary Marx

Publisher: Editorial Projects in Education

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13:

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Sixteen Trends . . . Their Profound Impact on Our Future Highlighting key factors which are destined to reshape the world, Marx is quick to identify how each of these "trends" will influence educational policy in various ways. With improving academic achievement for ALL students as the main goal, Sixteen Trends provides an enlightened look into the learning processes of the children of tomorrow. Some of the many issues discussed within its contents include: -the shift in population demographics and its role in life-long learning -the need for school curriculum and practices to reflect the dawning of the "information age" -the importance of equilibrium and acceptance of divergent viewpoints in preparing for emerging generations -how continuous improvement will replace "quick fixes" and challenge the status quo theory of education -why the globalization of politics and the economy today will mandate the need for interdependence in educational practice When asked about the importance of his book Sixteen Trends, author Gary Marx states, "Linear goals are not enough. Looking at tomorrow and seeing it only as a little bit more or a little bit less of today just won't cut it as we move into the future. Surrounded by a world filled with discontinuities, we desperately need to set at least a few audacious goals, the kind that took us to the moon and planets, reduced computers from a dozen racks of equipment to a single hand-held device, and envisioned educational opportunity for all. Much of what happens as we break ground on the future will come at us out of the blue. We are in a constant, unrelenting, and exciting race to lay the groundwork for an even brighter future for our children and ourselves." We at ERS are pleased to bring you the latest in Marx's groundbreaking series. According to ERS President Dr. John Forsyth, "Gary Marx's work provides an impetus for our educational community. The ability for ERS to share the information contained within Sixteen Trends is a positive and progressive step in ensuring that we are well-prepared in today's educational system for what the future holds."

Education Hell
Education Hell

Author: Gerald Watkins Bracey

Publisher: Editorial Projects in Education

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13:

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Are America's schools broken? Education Hell: Rhetoric vs. Reality seeks to address misconceptions about America's schools by taking on the credo 'what can be measured matters.' To the contrary, Dr. Bracey makes a persuasive case that much of what matters cannot be assessed on a multiple choice test. The challenge for educators is to deal effectively with an incomplete accountability system-while creating a broader understanding of successful schools and teachers. School leaders must work to define, maintain, and increase essential skills that may not be measured in today's accountability plans.

Future-focused Leadership
Future-focused Leadership

Author: Gary Marx

Publisher: ASCD

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 1416602194

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A forward-looking guide to helping leaders in education and other fields better prepare students for such challenges as globalization, demographic shifts, and advances in technology.

Excellence Through Equity
Excellence Through Equity

Author: Alan M. Blankstein

Publisher: ASCD

Published: 2016-02-26

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 1416622500

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Excellence Through Equity is an inspiring look at how real-world educators are creating schools where all students are able to thrive. In these schools, educators understand that equity is not about treating all children the same. They are deeply committed to ensuring that each student receives what he or she individually needs to develop their full potential—and succeed. To help educators with what can at times be a difficult and challenging journey, Blankstein and Noguera frame the book with five guiding principles of Courageous Leadership: - Getting to your core - Making organizational meaning - Ensuring constancy and consistency of purpose - Facing the facts and your fears - Building sustainable relationships They further emphasize that the practices are grounded in three important areas of research that are too often disregarded: (1) child development, (2) neuroscience, and (3) environmental influences on child development and learning. You’ll hear from Carol Corbett Burris, Michael Fullan, Marcus J. Newsome, Paul Reville, Susan Szachowicz, and other bold practitioners and visionary thinkers who share compelling and actionable ideas, strategies, and experiences for closing the achievement gap in your classrooms and school. Ensuring that all students receive an education that cultivates their talents and potential is in all our common interest. As Andy Hargreaves writes in the coda: “The opportunity for all Americans is to articulate and believe in an inspiring vision of educational change that is about what the next genera¬tion of America and Americans should become, not about a target or ranking that the nation should attain.”

Learning From the Best
Learning From the Best

Author: Sandra Harris

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2009-02-11

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 145227259X

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"Provides a rare opportunity to get inside the heads of the best superintendents in the country. Harris′ book captures essential craft knowledge that every superintendent needs to succeed in the job." —Robert S. McCord, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership University of Nevada, Las Vegas "An excellent book for experienced and new superintendents. I kept coming across little nuggets and big ideas that I couldn′t wait to implement immediately." —Janie L. Nusser, Superintendent South Seneca Central School District, NY Words of wisdom for achieving effective district leadership! In today′s challenging educational environment, superintendents need proven strategies that will help them lead their schools and districts successfully. This topical resource offers a collection of proven best practices from award-winning superintendents. Representing school districts with diverse populations, school sizes, and communities, 22 current and former superintendents from around the country detail in their own words the practices that have been central to their professional and districtwide success. Readers can learn from the wisdom and experience of these outstanding leaders on topics such as: Transformational leadership that provides direction for the district Community building, outreach, and effective partnerships Responding to changing times, changing standards, and student needs Developing strategies for overcoming barriers to effective reform Learning From the Best is a valuable resource for new and experienced superintendents seeking to steer their districts through today′s most pressing educational issues.

The Principalship from A to Z
The Principalship from A to Z

Author: Ronald D. Williamson

Publisher: Eye On Education

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 159667105X

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Like the other books in the A-Z series, this book provides practical tools and activities that can be used immediately to improve your practice. This guide offers specific strategies that will help you become a more effective principal. There are 26 chapters in this book, one for each letter of the alphabet. Companion Study Guide Available

Thriveology
Thriveology

Author: HeeKap Lee

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2021-10-15

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 1725294664

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Can our students learn something positive for themselves in spite of traumatic and toxic situations? Can they thrive in their cognitive, emotional, and social capacities to transform their painful and challenging current COVID-19 environment? What do teachers need to do for this? These questions guided this book to suggest a new perspective of education, called the Pedagogy of Thriveology, which challenges students to overcome the current toxic social environments based on the biblical perspective. In fact, Jesus presents many effective teaching cases in Scripture. In this book, I identify specific cases of audiences who experienced trauma (that are related to physical, emotional, relational, spiritual, cultural, ethical identity issues) along with appropriate learning strategies and instructional processes that are used by Jesus so that the specific audience in each case would be equipped with resilience needed to overcome their trauma.

Ubertrends
Ubertrends

Author: Michael Tchong

Publisher:

Published: 2017-05-04

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780998089805

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Ubertrends examines eight driving forces behind the vast majority of trends and innovations taking place in society today. Ubertrends are massive waves cascading through society, leaving many subtrends in their wake. The Digital Lifestyle Ubertrend, today's biggest wave, propels a host of subtrends. Unlike typical trends, Ubertrends are changing America's values, which explains why the Digital Lifestyle is contributing to permanent behavioral changes. Ubertrends helps readers connect the dots, by providing more context for how the future is developing. Other Ubertrends described include Time Compression -- The Acceleration of Life; Unwired -- Control Enthusiast Generation, Generation X-tasy -- Been There, Done That, Voyeurgasm -- I Like to Watch; Fountain of Youth -- Rejuvenating Body, Spirit and Environment; and WAF -- The Ascent of Woman.

Foundations of Educational Leadership
Foundations of Educational Leadership

Author: Jeffrey S. Brooks

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-09-07

Total Pages: 367

ISBN-13: 1134629044

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Foundations of Educational Leadership provides a fresh and research-based perspective on educational leadership, exploring 10 specific aspects of ‘glocalization’ in which educational leaders must be literate in order to establish and sustain relevant and useful educational experiences for students in their schools. In addition to covering traditional concepts such as culture, instructional leadership, professional ethics, and politics, well-known authors Brooks and Normore also introduce several conventionally neglected, cutting edge concepts like spirituality, holistic health, and information leadership. This important book emphasizes how a framework of learning, literacy, leadership, and reflection is critical to the preparation and practice of educational leaders. Foundations of Educational Leadership ensures aspiring and practicing leaders will be prepared to influence processes and outcomes for creating a more just and equitable environment for all students. Key Features: Each chapter focuses on what leaders need to learn, the concepts with which they need to be literate, how to lead in the area, and aspects on which they should reflect. Discussion sections at the end of each chapter include prompts, questions, and activities suited for engaging ideas, alone, or with classmates. An eResource features additional resources and video content.