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Entries from April 2008

Reflections on Time for Teacher Leadership

April 16th, 2008 · 5 Comments

As I reflect on providing time for teacher leadership, three things come to mind: tradition, awareness and implementation. I think a large portion of those outside the school doors have a traditional mindset.  They still believe that teachers are only working when they have student contact. This is a traditional view of the teacher’s role reminding me of the [...]

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The Influence of Teacher Leaders

April 9th, 2008 · 3 Comments

 Teacher leaders are the foundation of a school’s growth, achievement, and longevity.   I think that we must view teacher leaders as the energy of the school system. Teachers are the school’s energy; a life support system. This feeling kept generating back to me during the assigned readings.  I know this is an unusual perspective [...]

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