In a recent April 8th NASSP blog, Mel Riddle proposed steps to take for schools having long agendas with plans for success. He cited an article in a recent issue of Ed Leadership (April 3, 2013) as the impetus for his remarks. The article, “School Leaders: Make Sure Your Teachers Don’t Lose Heart” by Lori Barnoski, a retired …
April 2013 archive
Apr 08
VASSP Continues To Express Reservations For SB1324
The following is a press release published today regarding the Opportunity Educational Act (OEI) and SB1324. At the reconvened session on April 3, the House defeated budget amendment 12, which provided funding for the Opportunity Educational Institution (OEI), and the Senate defeated SB 1324S. Clearly, the longer legislators had to review and study the OEI …
Apr 07
Assistant Principals Week: April 8-12, 2013
This week is a special week set aside for Assistant Principals by NASSP to recognize the contributions these administrators make in our middle and high schools across the nation. The building assistant principals have a variety of tasks and responsibilities, but none greater than to work to provide the best possible learning environment in their schools. …
Apr 04
General Assembly Approves Partial Education Agenda From Governor
Governor Bob McDonnell’s office released an information package on April 3, 2013 regarding his legislative and budget support and results gained during the reconvened General Assembly session. The House of Delegates and the Senate approved 88 percent of the amended bills sent to the including the “sweeping” educational reforms. Listed below is a portion of …
Apr 04
It Is OK To Say “NO”
As a building principal/assistant principal, you may often be called upon to be the source of all information and demonstrate your skills to be the supreme problem solver at various times during a school day. While this may help boost your ego at times, if you are honest with yourself, there are times when you would …
Apr 02
Middle Level Algebra: A Closer Look
Middle school students taking Algebra I for math acceleration and comprehension has been a standard for many years. A recent study, however, from the Brookings Institute in Washington provides data that this policy has not led to higher math scores on the NAEP. If you would like to review this information, please go to: http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2013/03/27/26mathside.h32.html?tknh=MQUF9:QJWX9OXJNKRZC3i27FL1JYZm6T%2FdhJ&cmp=ENL-EU-VIEWS1&intc=e …
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