When exploring a career in education, it’s natural to focus on finding a position as quickly as possible. One of the key steps in the certification process is to...
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A Note from the Author: Welcome back to the Practical Principal blog! If you’re new here, welcome, my name is Natalie Long...
Creating assessments is about more than writing questions. Strong assessments provide accurate, meaningful insight into student learning. When a test is valid and...
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14 Teaching Strategies for Best First Instruction in All Classrooms
One of the most effective ways to ensure the success of all students is to concentrate on providing high-quality Tier 1 foundational instruction in every classroom...
Teachers are exhausted. By the time the bell rings, many teachers are already running on empty—drained not by lesson planning, but by the constant battle to manage...
Stepping into a principal interview can feel exciting, intimidating, and high stakes all at once. District leaders are not only looking for someone who understands...