Podcasts about middle school assistant principal

Today our guest is Robert Mueller, Middle School Assistant Principal at Platte County R3 Schools. Robert shares his unique approach to implementing CharacterStrong at his school by personally leading an advisory class as an administrator. He highlights how this hands-on strategy fostered meaningful connections with staff and students, setting the stage for a successful second year of implementation. Robert also discusses his commitment to supporting his team by co-teaching lessons every Tuesday, offering valuable insights into creating a culture of collaboration and growth. Learn More About CharacterStrong:  Learn more about the NEW Tier 3 Solution Access FREE MTSS Curriculum Samples Attend our next live product preview Visit the CharacterStrong Website  

Take a leadership journey with Sally Starrfield and I as she shares powerful leadership nuggets to enhance not only your Leadership & Work/Life Harmony... but also that of those you're leading!Sally Starrfield, MSA, SPHR, is a traveling Corporate Facilitator and an HR and Educational Consultant based in Durham, North Carolina. She has a passion for fostering a culture of collaboration and diversity.    Sally worked at Duke University for fourteen years, holding positions as the Assistant Director for Academic Affairs at the Talent Identification Program and the Director of Duke Pre-College. Prior to her work in pre-college programs at Duke, Sally served in leadership roles in public schools including as a Middle School Assistant Principal and Facilitative Leadership Trainer for administrators and teachers.  Sally earned a Master's degree in School Administration from North Carolina State University, a Senior Professional in Human Resources certification from HRCI, and a Certificate in Leadership from Duke University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in English Education and Anthropology from Florida State University.   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallystarrfield

He is passionate about encouraging others to find their purpose and live their passion. Mark Joseph is both an alumni of and current Program Coordinator for the Call Me MiSTER Program of Clemson University which recruits and trains young Black men to become educators in our nation's schools. His own teaching career began at Westcliffe Elementary in Greenville, South Carolina. He's also served as both an Elementary and Middle School Assistant Principal; as Founding Principal of an Early College Middle School in his hometown and as an Assistant Professor of Education at Anderson University, a faith-based institution in Anderson, SC. Born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina. He received his bachelor's Degree from Claflin University in Orangeburg, SC and his master's in Administration & Supervision from Clemson University,  Find him on LinkedIn and on Instagram @mstrjoseph Instagram @365brothers Are you our next guest? - Let's talk. Support us!   365 Brothers on Patreon.  Check out Alitu for more ease editing, polishing and publishing your podcast. About this podcast: In each episode, a Brother reflects on his life; explores the experience of being a Black man in America; shares his interactions with law enforcement; and answers the signature question "If America was a woman, what would you say to her? You won't find a collection of conversations with Black men like this anywhere else. Hear their wisdom. Be inspired. Host, Rahbin Shyne, is an author, educator, creative and avid half-marathon walker. https://365brothers/linktree Special thanks to our earliest and consistent supporters, Sonji Walker, Abigail Gonzalez, William C. Hamilton, Jr. and Shedrick Sanders.

Series - UnstoppableYOU Bounce Back Empowerment Conference 2022 SPEAKER TOPIC: “Don't Allow Where You're From, To Determine Where You're Going” www.drstemmie.com BIO Annetha Jones, Ed.S. is the President and CEO of NEAT Consulting (Networking Educational Advocacy and Training) which promotes educational advocacy for students. Annetha is also a certified Georgia Real Estate Agent, Educator, Speaker and Facilitator. Annetha is the author of FROM POVERTY TO PRINCIPAL. Her book was inspired by the obstacles she faced as a child and life events that propelled her to promote educational advocacy for underserved students. Annetha is a retired middle and high school principal. During her tenure, she was named Teacher of the Year, district Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year and a finalist for Principal of the Year. Annetha developed two mentoring programs that provided more than 300 mentors to at-risk students. She holds a Business Education degree from Florida A&M University, a Master's and a Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and serves on the board of Ryan's Gifts of Advocacy which provides support to students with disabilities and homeless students. Annetha is married to her husband Cletis and they have two children, Jada and Marcus. Website: https://annethajones.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078758841416

MTSS, or Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, is a framework for school improvement. From selecting materials to planning instructional activities to improving core instruction, to considering interventions for groups and individual students, MTSS guides teachers and administrators to focus clearly on process improvement and effective practices.  Dr. Tanya Turner serves as the Superintendent of the Perquimans County School System and is recognized as an effective and highly regarded instructional leader in the Northeastern Region of North Carolina and across the state. She began her career in education as a fifth-grade teacher prior to serving as an instructional facilitator. She served as a Middle School Assistant Principal, a Director of Teacher Development and Testing, and then served as a Middle School Principal leading school improvement efforts to move from a school that had not met growth in several years to meeting growth eight out of nine years, with seven of those years as high growth. After her successful tenure as a Middle School Principal, she was tapped as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction with Edenton-Chowan Schools for four years before returning to lead the school system she attended as a student.Dr. Turner's presentations on EVAAS have been recognized at the state level and published on the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's regional website as well as the NC STAR website. Her knowledge and leadership in data-driven instruction have afforded her the opportunity to conduct numerous trainings across the state for many school districts. She is a former District Teacher of the Year, District Assistant Principal of the Year, and two-time District Principal of the Year.Last season, Dr. Turner joined Dr. Jackson on the EdLeader podcast to discuss Literacy as the one big thing in every classroom, every subject, every grade level, and every school.Dr. Rob Jackson on TwitterEdLeader Podcast on TwitterDr. Tanya Turner on Twitter

Sean is joined by guests from our recruitment and retention task force to discuss For the Love of Health and Physical Education (HPE) Week! Emily Jones is a Professor of Physical Education Teacher Education, in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation at Illinois State University. She is the current chair of the SHAPE America Recruitment and Retention Task Force and serves at the state level as the chair of the IAHPERD Higher Education Committee. At Illinois State she is program director for the undergraduate PE teacher education and coordinates the fully online master's in Physical Education Pedagogy sequence at ISU. Dr. Jones conducts research related to recruitment into the field of physical education including the need to increase the diversity of those entering the teaching force. She also conducts research related to school- and community-based physical activity programs and initiatives that enhance health and wellness.  Ben Schwamberger is an Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education, in the Human Performance Department at Minnesota State University, Mankato (MSU, Mankato). He currently serves on the SHAPE America Professional Preparation Council as well as the Recruitment and Retention Task Force and is an active member of his state association MNSHAPE. At MSU, Mankato he is the undergraduate program coordinator for the Health and Physical Education program. Dr. Schwamberger's research interests relate to physical education and physical activity of homeschool students. Prior to his position in higher education, Dr. Schwamberger was an elementary and high school physical educator and taught within the United States as well as abroad.  Victor Ramsey currently works for the New York City Department of Education where he is an Educational Administrator who currently works as a Curriculum and Training Specialist within the Office of School Wellness Programs as part of the Brooklyn Implementation Team. In this capacity, he is responsible for supporting his team with developing training designs and curriculum review and development and supports health and physical educators and school administrators. He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor at York College, City University of New York teaching health and physical education classes to undergraduate students. In the latter role, he serves as Faculty Advisor and in the supervision of student teachers. Prior roles, NYCDOE Region 9 Director for Health and Physical Education, Middle School Assistant Principal, Dean of Students, and most notably, a health and physical education teacher. Essentially, a teacher at heart. His research interest is the attitudes and physical activity patterns of girls. He is a proud member of the SHAPE America Recruitment and Retention Task Force. His philosophy of education is grounded on the progressive belief that equity and respect for all students are essential to their growth and development. Amy Dawson currently works for the New York City Department of Education as a Health Education Instructional Coach within the Office of School Wellness Programs.  She was a health teacher for 19 years in Brooklyn public middle schools. She has facilitated full-day professional development workshops in all five boroughs, wrote the NYCDOE Middle School Health Education Scope and Sequence and has presented at both NYSAHPERD and SHAPE America conferences. She served on the New York State Mental Health Education Advisory Council.

In the book, "Good to Great," Jim Collins highlights the hedgehog concept based on the Greek parable that the fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one thing really well. For Perquimans County Schools Superintendent Dr. Tanya Turner, her hedgehog concept is and always has been the importance of literacy in every classroom and in every grade level. In the newest episode of the EdLeader podcast, Dr. Turner sits down with her former teammate Dr. Rob Jackson to discuss the importance of literacy and the school system's plans to increase the reading proficiency of every student in the school system.Dr. Turner is recognized as an effective and highly regarded instructional leader in the Northeastern Region of North Carolina and across the state. She began her career in education as a fifth-grade teacher prior to serving as an instructional facilitator. She served as a Middle School Assistant Principal and later moved to a role as the district's Director of Teacher Development and Testing. She then served as a Middle School Principal leading school improvement efforts to move from a school that had not met growth in several years to meeting growth eight out of nine years, with seven of those years as high growth. Through her leadership, she implemented an organizational restructuring which led to the school being designated A School to Watch in 2010 and later being re-designated in 2013. After her successful tenure as a Middle School Principal, she was tapped as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction with Edenton-Chowan Schools. Dr. Turner's EVAAS presentations have been recognized at the state level and published on the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's regional website as well as the NC STAR website. Her knowledge and leadership in data-driven instruction have afforded her the opportunity to conduct numerous EVAAS trainings across the state for many school districts. She is a former District Teacher of the Year, District Assistant Principal of the Year, and two-time District Principal of the Year.Dr. Turner holds a Masters in Supervision and Administration from East Carolina University and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Methodist University. She graduated from the North Carolina Aspiring Superintendent's Program in 2017 as a member of the program's inaugural cohort.Perquimans County SchoolsDr. Tanya Turner on TwitterDr. Rob Jackson on TwitterEdLeader Podcast on Twitter

Candy and Brian are joined by Kibbie Lewis, Middle School Assistant Principal, and Joe Parratore Middle School Assistant Principal, to discuss the importance of supporting a building’s culture with a lens on equity.   Building Administrators and teachers are committed to developing a positive culture in their buildings and classrooms. Kibbie and Joe share their story in this episode of the IPSD podcast. 

(Sorry about my audio, not sure what was going on?) This conversation with Shari who is a Middle School Assistant Principal in Oklahoma is super awesome though. We talk school leadership, running marathons and so much more! Enjoy!

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Ross Cooper and Erin Murphy about their brand new book titled Project Based Learning: Real Questions. Real Answers. How to Unpack PBL an Inquiry. If there's one thing that teaching during a pandemic has emphasized it's the need for inquiry and better student involvement. So many teachers have reported lack of engagement in remote learning. I think project-based learning is the future of school and a method of instruction that every educator should explore and apply. No matter where you are on the spectrum with project-based learning, you will appreciate and benefit from hearing from Ross and Erin.  Ross Cooper is currently an administrator in the Chappaqua Central School District. Previously, he was an Elementary School Principal, K-12 curriculum supervisor, Elementary Assistant Principal, and fourth grade teacher. He is an Apple Distinguished Educator and a Google Certified Innovator. As a nationally recognized leader in project based learning, he has worked with thousands of educators across the country to implement PBL, and in 2016 he coauthored Hacking Project Based Learning: 10 Easy Steps to PBL and Inquiry in the Classroom. While his day job is his first professional priority, he finds time to conduct workshops and speak on project based learning, inquiry-based learning, student-centered learning, instructional leadership, his professional experiences, and more. When he is not working, he enjoys eating steak and pizza and provoking his four beautiful nephews and niece. He blogs at rosscoop31.com, and you can connect with him via email, RossCoops31@gmail.com, and on Twitter @RossCoops31.  Erin Murphy currently has the pleasure of serving as the Supervisor of Teaching & Learning for the Humanities subjects in the East Penn School District. She spent four years as a Middle School Assistant Principal and has classroom experiences ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade. She is a proud graduate of Penn State University's Professional Development School, where she was trained in inquiry-based instructional approaches. Erin is coauthor of Hacking Project Based Learning: 10 Easy Steps to PBL and Inquiry in the Classroom (2016), and she consults internationally with leaders and learners regarding literacy, learning, and leadership. Erin, her husband, and her two daughters reside in Pennsylvania, and the family enjoys spending time gardening, watching football, and playing board games. You can connect with Erin through her blog, psumurphette.com, via email at psumurphette@gmail.com, and on Twitter @MurphysMusings5. Mentioned in this episode:  Ross and Erin's book: Project Based Learning: Real Questions. Real Answers. Follow Erin and Ross on Twitter @MurphysMusings5  and @RossCoops31.  Invite Kelly to be your school districts opening day speaker. www.kellycroy.com Record a message and send it to Kelly by clicking on this link: https://wirededucator.com/ask-kelly/ As we move forward through this pandemic, what have you and your district decided to keep or do away with? Recored a short message and I may use it in a future episode.  Complete this form if you would like to receive a free FREE Wired Educator Podcast Sticker: https://forms.gle/RsEBuVwkapeGTc9D6 This link will take you to ALL of Kelly's social media: https://linktr.ee/kellycroy Sign-up for Kelly's newsletter here. Kelly Croy is an author, speaker, and educator. If you'd like to learn more about Kelly or invite him to your school or conference to speak please send him an email. • Listen to Kelly's other podcast, The Future Focused Podcast, and subscribe to the more than 42 episodes to help you level-up your leadership and design a more dynamic life. • Subscribe to The Wired Educator Podcast with over 195 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Visit Kelly's website at www.KellyCroy.com. • Looking for a dynamic speaker for your school's opening day? • Consider Kelly Croy at www.KellyCroy.com • Order Kelly's books, Along Came a Leader and Unthink Before Bed: A Children's Book on Mindfulness for your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram         

Our final episode of Black History Month features Erica Jones, Middle School Assistant Principal at The American School in London, England. In a discussion that directly correlates to Black history and the Black experience, Erica talks to us about why creating a curriculum that speaks to the depth of Black history is of major importance to her, and how she works to amplify those students whom the system does not always serve. Erica talks to us about the dangers of performative allyship, and the ways in which it shows up, and ends our conversation through quoting and paying tribute to the Black historical figures in her life that have helped her to find her real true love: herself.

Today is a first! Twice a month I'm going to be releasing a special episode on this podcast with an Assistant Principal. We can't talk about leadership and being a Principal, without also talking with Assistant Principals. Sarah Gamradt is someone who I've been connected with on Twitter for many years and is currently a Middle School Assistant Principal in Illinois. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did!

Middle school can be a tumultuous time. This is the time when social priorities outweigh academic ones. Sadly, students who form negative opinions of math and science often retain those biases – permanently. This is what we don't want for our S.T.E.M fields which are ever so changing and much-needed career paths that need these students.  For minority students, it's even more of a fall-off.  By the time students reach high school, many view science as “uninteresting, unimportant, and irrelevant to their lives.” But programs, career mentoring, parent involvement, and guidance in middle school can significantly help “connect the dots” between STEM and real-life making science and math feel relevant for kids.  Dr. Odell Glenn talks with Mr. Johnathan Moore, who currently serves as a middle school assistant principal. Mr. Johnathan Moore holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Health and a Master in School Administration.  He discusses both majors and why he chose to change.  We also discuss why middle school is so crucial to succeeding in the sciences later on.  It takes the parent, the guidance counselor, the science and math teacher at the school to have knowledge on how to best navigate the child towards a clear pathway into a STEM high school.  Proper background courses in junior high school and high school could lead to college credit through AP courses later on.

Middle school can be a tumultuous time. This is the time when social priorities outweigh academic ones. Sadly, students who form negative opinions of math and science often retain those biases – permanently. This is what we don't want for our S.T.E.M fields which are ever so changing and much-needed career paths that need these students. For minority students, it's even more of a fall-off. By the time students reach high school, many view science as “uninteresting, unimportant, and irrelevant to their lives.” But programs, career mentoring, parent involvement, and guidance in middle school can significantly help “connect the dots” between STEM and real-life making science and math feel relevant for kids. Dr. Odell Glenn talks with Mr. Johnathan Moore, who currently serves as a middle school assistant principal. Mr. Johnathan Moore holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Health and a Master in School Administration. He discusses both majors and why he chose to change. We also discuss why middle school is so crucial to succeeding in the sciences later on. It takes the parent, the guidance counselor, the science and math teacher at the school to have knowledge on how to best navigate the child towards a clear pathway into a STEM high school. Proper background courses in junior high school and high school could lead to college credit through AP courses later on. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/odell-glenn-jr/support

1. What are some challenges you have faced this year? 2. What are some responses to those challenges? 3. What are some new techniques you've implemented during this COVID era that you will continue to use even when we transition out of these times? 4. How have you made the Remote/Virtual students feel a part of BMS? 5. Tell us more about morning meetings and online learning. 6. Will you tell us about the BMS House system? 7. How are you handling House meetings during this time?

The Kitchen Island ladies have 3 candid REAL talk interviews about the Pros and Cons of working from home, homeschooling and the NEVER-ENDING Spring Break!  This is Real talk about the effects Covid -19 has had on Education, so far!  Guests include:  Mrs. Marcelina Garcia , 2012 Teacher of the Year, 7th Grade Special Education/English Language Arts teacher of Northside ISD in San Antonio, TX,   - Mrs. Alexis Knox-Miller, Middle School Assistant Principal  of District 11 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. - Ezra, 12 year old, 7th  grader. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/venita-r-mitchell/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/venita-r-mitchell/support

#SWISROCRADIO finally went on their long awaited and highly anticipated tour of the far flung fields of Shekou. The venue for their road trip was the salubrious environs of Le 5 Chefs where they were warmly greeted by Claudio! On this first sports podcast of their local tour, Leonard (ICT Integration) and Youngman (Athletics Director of SWIS) were joined by two local celebrities (in their own minds) from Shekou International School Carlos Galvez and Nathan Lil. The podcast mainly focuses on the mens' passion for sports, the reasons behind this and their backgrounds in many different sports. We hear a lot of information about their achievements through the years as well as their thoughts on many different topics. The aim of this podcast was to get staff members of SIS & SWIS together to enjoy a fun podcast together with the hope of developing closer links between the two groups for future projects such as the upcoming Inspire Citizens Conference at SIS in September (this is mentioned by Nathan from 40:00-47:00 on the show). For more information about this project follow Steve Sostak & Aaron Moniz on Twitter. Guest Biographies Carlos Galvez completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Guatemala where he grew up competing in tennis and equestrian events. He played Division 1 tennis for a long time and competed in international junior equestrian events. Sports have always been very important to him which is why he decided to become an educator and instil health and fitness knowledge in young learners. He's taught in Guatemala City, Milan and currently Shekou international School (SIS) Shenzhen. He’s married to Ceci-Galvez Gomez and they have two wonderful children together. Nathan Lil is a long suffering Arsenal fan (like myself) from USA. He is the Middle School Assistant Principal at Shekou International School (SIS). Nathan worked for over 15 years in America before joining SIS. JoshUA Youngman, an Iowa farm boy, is the current Athletic Director at Shen Wai International School. He spent the previous five years in Jakarta, splitting his time between two schools as a teacher and Athletic Director. Originally from Iowa (USA), Josh grew up playing football (soccer) and basketball. He played football collegiately, while beginning his coaching career at the local high school. He has now been coaching for 13 years, both football and basketball. Josh attained his CAA (Certified Athletic Administrator) endorsement in December 2018, after completing his M.S. in Athletic administration in May 2017.JoshUA has implemented many new initiatives in his role. His weekly sports reports on the official school sports subscription on WeChat have been excellent (Search RocAthletics on WeChat) and his weekly sports podcasts have been well received by the community. We hope you enjoy the show and I look forward to recording more podcasts in the future with Nathan and his team. Sadly, Carlos and Josh are moving to new jobs in August; we wish them and their families the very best in their new posts in Vietnam and India respectively. SWIS ROC RADIO (on tour) #swisroc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugene-leonard/message

#SWISROCRADIO finally went on their long awaited and highly anticipated tour of the far flung fields of Shekou. The venue for their road trip was the salubrious environs of Le 5 Chefs where they were warmly greeted by Claudio! On this first sports podcast of their local tour, Leonard (ICT Integration) and Youngman (Athletics Director of SWIS) were joined by two local celebrities (in their own minds) from Shekou International School Carlos Galvez and Nathan Lil. The podcast mainly focuses on the mens' passion for sports, the reasons behind this and their backgrounds in many different sports. We hear a lot of information about their achievements through the years as well as their thoughts on many different topics. The aim of this podcast was to get staff members of SIS & SWIS together to enjoy a fun podcast together with the hope of developing closer links between the two groups for future projects such as the upcoming Inspire Citizens Conference at SIS in September (this is mentioned by Nathan from 40:00-47:00 on the show). For more information about this project follow Steve Sostak & Aaron Moniz on Twitter. Guest Biographies JoshUA Youngman, an Iowa farm boy, is the current Athletic Director at Shen Wai International School. He spent the previous five years in Jakarta, splitting his time between two schools as a teacher and Athletic Director. Originally from Iowa (USA), Josh grew up playing football (soccer) and basketball. He played football collegiately, while beginning his coaching career at the local high school. He has now been coaching for 13 years, both football and basketball. Josh attained his CAA (Certified Athletic Administrator) endorsement in December 2018, after completing his M.S. in Athletic administration in May 2017. JoshUA has implemented many new initiatives in his role at SWIS. His weekly sports reports on the official school sports subscription on WeChat have been excellent (Search RocAthletics on WeChat) and his weekly sports podcasts have been well received by the community. Carlos Galvez completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Guatemala where he grew up competing in tennis and equestrian events. He played Division 1 tennis for a long time and competed in international junior equestrian events. Sports have always been very important to him which is why he decided to become an educator and instil health and fitness knowledge in young learners. He's taught in Guatemala City, Milan and currently Shekou international School (SIS) Shenzhen. He’s married to Ceci-Galvez Gomez and they have two wonderful children together. Nathan Lil is a long suffering Arsenal fan (like myself) from USA. He is the Middle School Assistant Principal at Shekou International School (SIS). Nathan worked for over 15 years in America before joining SIS. We hope you enjoy the show and I look forward to recording more podcasts in the future with Nathan and his team. Sadly, Carlos and Josh are moving to new jobs in August; we wish them and their families the very best in their new posts in Vietnam and India respectively. SWIS ROC RADIO (on tour) #swisrocs #swisrocradio #swisroc #swisShenzhen --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugene-leonard/message

Matt Fried, a Middle School Assistant Principal in Pennsylvania, is a passionate educator that is always focused on improvement. He understands how self-improvement has a positive impact on each of his staff and students.

Jokes You Can Use: Ruth_A_Buzzi Ruth Buzzi If Catholic dogs go to Catechism, how can Catholic cats accept that dogma? (#HappyCaturday to @jwgagne) When choosing a cat, remember the striped ones make you look thinner. #happyCATurday An older cat, reclining on a psychiatrist's couch, said, "Sometimes I think I could have done so much more with my lives." #HappyCATURDAY Were you first hibited before you were inhibited, after which you could become uninhibited? If so, #yougottaberealspecial Eileen Award: Patty Riccardi Advisory: Don’t Laugh at Me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTNVXlirF4Y (Book version) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv9fN0-062k (This one includes the lyrics on screen) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9xyIGCp7ss (Peter Yarbourgh) Lyrics: http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/don't-laugh-at-me-lyrics-peter-paul-mary/3a0b58077c50623648256a22002cb23e What People Don't Get About My Job: From A(rmy Soldier) to Z(ookeeper) Middle School Science Minute by Dave Bydlowski (k12science or davidbydlowski@mac.com) This middle school science minute is the first in a series of four podcasts on lab safety in the middle school lab. You can download a copy of the Science Laboratory Rules and Regulations from the National Science Teachers Association, by visiting: http://www.nsta.org/middleschool In this podcast, we look at the 7 standards of student conduct in the laboratory and in the field. From the Twitterverse: News: The bait and switch of school "reform" http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2011/09/12/reformmoney What was Ron Clark Thinking? September 10th, 2011 by Larry Ferlazzo http://engagingparentsinschool.edublogs.org/2011/09/10/jeez-what-was-ron-clark-thinking/ Middle School AP Posting: I am posting a Middle School Assistant Principal position today. If you know of anyone that may be a good fit, send them my way. It is a short posting. Deadline is next week Monday at 4:00pm you know of a good candidate that may be the right fit, pass it on to them. Thanks Mr. Ryan K. Pfahler Resources: The Likeable Constitution http://www.thelikeableconstitution.com/#state=EV&part=bor&order=mostliked FauxFlash Fauxflash is an online application that takes the hassle out of flash cards and lets you get right to studying. http://fauxflash.com/ Super Book of Web Tools http://www.docstoc.com/docs/66326425/The-Super-Book-of-Web-Tools-for-Educators Web Spotlight: Confessions of a bad teacher http://www.salon.com/life/feature/2011/08/29/confessions_of_a_bad_teacher/index.html Strategies: More on Teaching Innovation with the Curiosity Box Is REAL Formative Assessment Even Possible? http://transformed.teachingquality.org/blogs/tempered-radical/09-2011/real-formative-assessment-even-possible Web Tools: Teacher 2.0 Steve Hargadon has created a place for teachers to do their own professional growth online. As you answer questions about your teaching, you get feedback from other participants and the chance to encourage others in their growth.