Vanguard
Elevate: Culture | Capacity | Careers | Connections – Fall 2024
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– Denise Schira: Is There a (Fulfilling) Life After Retirement? by Pat Fontana – read article
– Andrea Thomas: Exploring AI’s Limits and Potential, by Dennis Pierce – read article
– Houston Kraft: Leading with Empathy and Kindness, by Kim Smithgall – read article
Intentional and Strategic Leadership – Summer 2024
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– Creating a Space for Positive Impact, by Pat Fontana – read article
Vanguard Extras
What Does a Great Leader Do? Where Do Great Leaders Start? by Dr. Jean C. Kendall and Marianne E. O’Donnell – read article
A Regional Approach to Cultivating the Teacher Pipeline: Untying the Gordian Knot! by Tamara B. Lipke, EdD and Christopher Staats – read article
Education Meets AI – Spring 2024
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– A is for AI: Generative AI is Transforming the World, by Dennis Pierce – read article
Vanguard Extras
Embracing Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom, by Elizabeth M. Ross, Harvard Graduate School of Education – read article
Artificial Intelligence Professional Learning, by Shawn Hunziker – read article
Trending: “Lock It and Block It,” by Allison Renda-Pedrick – read article
Creating PD for AI in the Classroom, by Wess Trabelsi – read article
Five Tips for Implementing: Successful AI PD For Your Teachers, by Margaux DelGuidice-Calemmo and Mike Davola – read article
Embracing AI from a Creative Lens: How Can AI Tools Inspire Educators and Promote Engaging Classroom Conversations?, by Audrey Gordon – read article
Introducing AI to Tomorrow’s School Technology Leaders, by Mark Gura – read article
What Schools Can Do to Make Teens Smarter Users of AI, Education Week – read article
A Lego PBL Unit That Fosters Collaboration – read article
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Leadership that Motivates, Inspires, and Engages Teachers and Staff – Fall/Winter 2023-2024
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– Messy, Challenging, and Vital: Leading with Empathy by Kim M. Smithgall
– A District’s Upstream Journey to Creating a Successful Social Emotional Learning Initiative by Dr. Paul Fanuele
– Hats: Simple, Heartfelt Acts with Big Impacts by Pat Fontana
Vanguard Extras
– Be the Change in Culture That You Want to See – By Paula Boughton
– Inter-Class Visitations: Empowering Staff to Lead the Way (and One Another) – By Gary Karlson
– Building a Culture of Teacher Leadership – By Carin L. Reeve
– Tiny Moments: A Powerful Connector – By Jessica Zimmer
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Better Student Experiences for Better Outcomes – Spring/Summer 2023
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– Better Student Experiences: Building a Culture of Caring – by Kim M. Smithgall
– An Interview with Dr. Thomas Guskey: Making The Grade – by Pat Fontana
Vanguard Extras – More on Better Student Experiences
– Positive Student Experience – By Donna McGuire
How Many Retakes Should Students Get? – Edutopia
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What Keeps Us Stuck – Winter 2023
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– An Interview with Peter DeWitt: Demystifying De-Implementation
Vanguard Extras – More on What Keeps Us Stuck
– What Keeps Administrators Unstuck – By John Trotta
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Voice – Fall 2022
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– An Interview With Russell Quaglia: Giving Voice to Voice
– Telling MY Story – Tim Baker
Vanguard Extras – More on Voice
How Educators Transformed Their School by Listening to Students
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Impactful Work of DEI – Summer 2022
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– All Means All – Two Districts Embark on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Journey
– My Brother’s Keeper – Changing the Narrative
Vanguard Extras – More on Impactful Work of DEI
The Novice Guide to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work
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Under Pressure – Winter 2022
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– A Day in the Life of a School Leader: “Every Day Is Just Survival Right Now”
– SAANYS Survey: The Impact of COVID on School Administrators
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Thriving In A Covid World – Fall 2021
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– Moving from Surviving to Thriving with Dominique Smith and Dr. Romie Mushtaq
Vanguard Extras – More on Thriving In A Covid World
Leadership Strategy and Mindset
Staffing Challenges: Lessons Learned During Crises of 2020-2021
Principals Highlight Pandemic Innovations and How They Will Change Schools in the Future
Middle school is always hard — and the pandemic made it worse. Here’s what these kids need now.
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Bouncing Back Better – Spring 2021
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– Bouncing Back…Lessons Learned and Challenges Ahead
– Reflecting, Reconnecting and Moving Forward
Vanguard Extras – More Best Practices
Pandemic and Postpandemic Pursuits of Equity and Inclusion
Applying Progressive Teaching Practices to the Postpandemic Era
The Pandemic Taught Us New Lessons That Strengthened Our Teaching
Seven Rs for Building Back the Three Rs During Covid
Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES Positive Impacts
Move to Trash: Five pandemic-era education practices that deserve to be dumped in the dustbin
Education Next
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Remote Learning – Fall/Winter 2020
A special edition in partnership with NYSCATE
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– Eric Sheninger on … Digital Leadership Today
– Hybrid Learning: Timely and Timeless
Vanguard Extras – More on Remote Learning
Equity and Neuroscience in the Year of COVID-19
Bringing Teachers Together Virtually
Spotlight on Bilingualism and Remote Learning
All-remote learning is failing many students all across the country: “These children are struggling”
SAANYS Connect – Improving Remote Learning Part 1
SAANYS Connect – Improving Remote Learning Part 2
Student Engagement – Spring 2020
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– Leading: A Culture of Engagement
– The [NEW] Rules of Engagement: Keeping Students On Track in a Virtual World
– Finding Renewed Purpose Through Engagement
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Reflective Leadership – Winter 2020
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–Why Leaders Need Brain Breaks
– School Leadership: Past, Present, and Future
Vanguard Extras – More on Reflective Leadership
Peaceful Schools, Peaceful Leaders, By Carin L. Reeve
The Harsh Truth Behind Why Your Leadership Is Failing, Inc.
Top leaders are shifting the business focus back to the most critical component — people.
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Special Education – Fall 2019
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–Today’s Special Education
– Co-Teaching: Transforming the Standard Classroom Experience
– What’s Next? Life After High School for Our Special Education Population
– Top Assistive Technology Products for Schools
Vanguard Extras – More on Special Education
Bank Began Hiring People With Disabilities 20 Years Ago, And It Paid Off
Assistive Technology for Reading
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Social and Emotional Learning – Spring 2019
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– Leading A Social Emotional Learning Environment
– ESTEAM: Empathy and Innovation Working Hand in Hand
Vanguard Extras – More on Social and Emotional Learning
SEL Practices in North Rockland CSD – Mary S. Esposito
Building Opportunities for Equity: Social Emotional Learning with Breakfast – Hunger Solutions New York
Parent Survey Islip Middle School – (Martin & Miltenberg)
Student Survey Islip Middle School – (Martin & Miltenberg)
Teacher Survey Islip Middle School – (Martin & Miltenberg)
Teachers Support Social-Emotional Learning, But Say Students in Distress Strain Their Skills – Education Week
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New P
athways: Innovative Models for Success – Winter 2019
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– Project-based Learning: Transforming the Standard Classroom Experience
– PTECH: A Pathway to Student Success
Vanguard Extras – More on Project-based Learning
How Vocational Education Got a 21st Century Reboot – Politico
“Inside McKinley”: how a school overcame scrutiny to become a model for state – WKBW Buffalo
Preparing Learners in the Age of Automation: Project-Based Learning as a Pedagogical Approach
Effective PD for Project Based Learning – PBL Works
There is Not Only One Road to Success – The Principal of Change, George Couros
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Diversity & Equity In Our Schools – Fall 2018
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– Looking Inward: Embracing Inclusive and Diverse Practices in Our Schools
Vanguard Extras –More on Diversity and Equity
We need black men to step up and become teachers – Lohud.com News
How I Talk to My White Preservice Teachers About Diversity – Education Week Teacher
Children Come to School Holding Stereotypes. Teachers Can Help Break Them – Education Week Teacher
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Student Mental Health: SPECIAL EDITION – Winter/Spring 2018
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– Mental Health: The Impact of Trauma
– A Tale of Two Districts: Broad Approaches to Meeting Students’ Mental Health Needs
– Today’s Students: Bullying and Social Anxiety with a Virtual Twist
Vanguard Extras –More on Student Mental Health in the Resources section of our website.
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Telling Our Story: The Success of Public Schools – Fall 2017
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– Using Strategic Communications to Tell Your Story
– Real Engagement Is the Secret for Schools of Excellence
– 50 Myths and Lies That Threaten Our Public Schools
Vanguard Extras –More on the Success of Public Schools
Why do you love public education?
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The State of the Profession – Spring/Summer 2017
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– New York’s Principal Preparation Project
– Building Relationships: The Ithaca Story
– Why We Failed: An Interview with Lonnie Palmer
Vanguard Extras –More on the State of the Profession
What It Takes to Operate and Maintain Principal Pipelines
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Boots On The Ground: Getting The Job Done – Winter 2017
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– Feedback: A Critical Skill for New Leaders
– Leading Change: The Transformation of Poughkeepsie High School
Vanguard Extras – More on Getting The Job Done
Expect the Unexpected in Educational Leadership
By: Amy Irwin
Navigating the First Years…Six Tips to Keep You Swimming
By: Kelly Williams and Kathleen Moore
Time to Reboot: Redefining Human Resource’s Role, A Human Capital Strategy for Urban District
By: Mr. Michael LcLymore, Dr. Pedro Roman, and Dr. Roberto Padilla
By: Johane Ligondé
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Beyond Surviving to Thriving Issue – Fall 2016
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– Collaborative Leadership: Six Influences That Matter Most
– Sue Szachowicz’s Story: Brockton’s Fight for Student Success
Vanguard Extras – More Ideas on Thriving
Reaching Hard to Reach Children Through Equine Assisted Learning
By: John Sawchuck
By: Raymond Bailey
Zi3: The Zone for Imagination, Innovation, and Inspiration
By Eric Coriale, Rocco Migliori, and Joanne Shelmidine
Next Generation School Design – Education Week
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Great Ideas Issue – Spring/Summer 2016
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– Stop Separating. Start Collaborating.
– Rethink Everything: Sparking Transformational Conversations In Your School
Vanguard Extras – More Great Ideas
Plunge into Flipping! An Instructional Strategy for 21st Century Learning
by: Dr. Julie Norflus-Good
The Science of Gratitude: Implications for School Leadership
by: Joe McDonough
Professional Development Do’s and Don’ts
by: Christopher J Pellettieri
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Supporting English Language Learners – Winter 2016
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– A Champion of Education: Building Schools, Creating Hope
Vanguard Extras – More on Supporting ELLs/ENLs
Response: Ways to Support ELLs With Special Needs
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Immigrant Influxes Put U.S. Schools to the Test
By: Corey Mitchell for Education Week
Best Practice for English Language Learners
By Katie Suhr, M.S. Ed., Second Grade Teacher, former Spanish and ESL teacher and Vanessa McDonagh, M.P.S. Ed., Academic Intervention Specialist for Reading – CairoDurham, Elementary School, Cairo, New Yor
Imagine Learning’s Strategies for Supporting ELLs’ Success
Gifted ELL students often overlooked – By: Alison DeNisco for District Administration
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RejuvenatED – Fall 2015
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– Stepping Outside of our Comfort Zone andJumping into Pixar in a Box
– David Berliner on “50 Myths and Lies That Threaten America’s Public Schools”
Vanguard Extras – More on RejuvenatED …
Seven Steps to Emotional Intelligence
By: Marie Cianca, Ed.D. and Shannon Cleverley-Thompson, Ed.D., Executive Leadership Doctoral Program, St. John Fisher College
This Year, I Am a Cheerleader
By: Joanna Kletter, Principal, School 4, Oceanside School District, Oceanside, New York
New Paths to Effective Leadership
By: Pete Reilly, www.preilly.wordpress.com
Learn how Pixar artists use math & science to create believable hair, trees & clothing in our new simulation lesson. http://khan.co/SimulationTW
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Innovative Practices for Global Schools – Spring 2015
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– BOCES – Ecosystems for Innovation
Vanguard Extras – More on Global Schools …
You are a global educator. It’s time to start thinking like one
Teaching Global Competence: Lessons and Strategies From Hong Kong
Education Week Blog
A New York District’s Journey to a Data-Driven Culture
An interview with Kimberly Moritz, Superintendent of Schools at Randolph Central School District, Western New York
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Instructional Leadership – Winter 2015
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– Road Signs and Guideposts: Advice from Today’s Top Instructional Leaders
– What Do We Do About Data?
Vanguard Extras – More on Instructional Leadership …
For Principals, Continuous Learning Critical to Career Success – Education Week
Social Capital: Fostering Teacher Learning & Student Success – William Bohen
Additional Resources from Doug Fischer & Nancy Frey
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True Impact – Fall 2014
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– Becoming the Lead Learner: An Interview with Michael Fullan
– The Mindful Leader
Vanguard Extras – More on True Impact …
Mindfulness (Fall 14 issue)
13 Things Mindful People Do Differently Every Day
Click here to read this Huffington Post article.
“Attention Must Be Paid”
‘Focus,’ by Daniel Goleman in New York Times – click here
The Center for Teaching at Vanderbilt University …
offers a number of resources on mindfulness in the classroom and how these same practices can greatly enhance classroom learning … click here
Bonus Interview with Megan Cowan …
co-founder and program director of Mindful Schools in Emeryville, California
Mindset (Fall 14 issue)
Carol Dweck Revisits the ‘Growth Mindset’
Click here to read this article by Carol Dweck in Education Week, published September 23, 2015
Mindsets and Equitable Education
Click here to read this article by Carol Dweck that first appeared in Principal Leadership.
Resource materials from Paul Fanuele, executive principal at Arlington High School.
The team at Arlington HS has implemented practices from Carol Dweck’s Mindset. Paul has contributed to the Fall 2014 issue of Practices and presented at the 2014 SAANYS Annual Conference on this topic.