Financing Schools in California

I came across this resource for an assignment and found it extremely succinct and thorough. Administrators need to know the business behind running a school, and the laws the must abide by. This article is a great resource for anyone considering administration.
http://www.ppic.org/main/publication_show.asp?i=1001 

Thinking Maps

 This year our school has focused on developing the comprehension skills of student through Thinking Maps. Every professional development our principal shares a new strategy that can be used with Thinking Maps. Every morning my students review the eight Thinking Maps and the skills they are used for. I have seen a significant impact on my students and their work. The imagine above is from one of my students. Notice how this third grade student used a Thinking Map to organize her thoughts before answering each question.

I highly recommend checking out Thinking Maps at: http://thinkingmaps.com/

7 Best Habits of Tech Saavy Principals

Technology makes me a more effective teacher. I imagine the same must be true for principals. This article from The Journal talks about the most effective habits of principals today and technology resources to them.

https://thejournal.com/Articles/2012/06/07/7-habits-of-highly-effective-tech-leading-principals.aspx 

Disabiling Segregation

I am a big fan of TEDtalks. There are so many insightful videos about education today. Check out this interesting video about segregation in our classrooms. 

Limitations to Grit

This year there have been two natural disasters that have had a major impact on the Big Sur community. Both have affected tourism to our community and thus affected the work of many of our families. Trees have fallen on houses, parents are loosing there jobs, and helicopters seem to always be flying overhead.

This year has taught me a lot about grit and what we can expect of our students. It's important to teach mindfulness and take care of our students' emotions. There are limitations to grit and what we can expect of our kids. This article from The Atlantic shares a great perspective on teaching grit in classrooms today.

 https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2015/12/when-grit-isnt-enough/418269/

Youcubed

Today was Jo Bueler's presentation about math brains and math instruction in the classroom. I learned a lot and look forward to taking strategies that I learned and applying them in my instruction. Furthermore I am exited about youcubed. Youcubed is a math resource for teachers. On youcubed you can find fun and creative math problems that will challenge students to think critically and deeply about math concepts. What I am most excited about are the online courses for teachers. I know what I am doing this summer and would highly recommend checking out these courses for 4-12 teachers.

 

https://www.youcubed.org/

Start A Math Revolution At Your School!

Jo Boaler is coming to Monterey county. She is sharing what she knows about math. I am very excited to see what she has to say about math instruction in the classroom. This is a video of Jo speaking at a Ted Talk. I think it is a good previous of what is to come!