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The Challenges of Summer Learning Loss Summer vacation is often seen as a time for students to relax and recharge away from the rigors of the school year. However, this break can also lead to a phenomenon known as the “summer slide,” where students lose academic skills and knowledge acquired during the year. In today's video, we'll discuss strategies that mitigate summer learning loss. #EducationalLeader, Kim “When students are led well, they learn well.” The views shared in the Educational Leadership Moment are solely mine and do not reflect the positions of my employer or any entity within the local, state, or federal government sectors. #Education #Leadership

Did you tune in to the Michigan Department of Education Student Advisory Council Webinar? ICYMI, we discussed how one state is elevating students’ perspectives around educational policies and practices, while also increasing student leadership skills to work collaboratively with educators in support of inclusive schools: https://lnkd.in/eQhMBWmp

Being a school principal today is more than just leading academics. With increasing competition, many of us find ourselves balancing the roles of both academic leaders and business managers. While our passion lies in nurturing young minds, the pressures of school admissions and operational tasks have become part of our daily routine. This is a reality many education leaders face, where the joy of shaping futures often intertwines with the demands of administration. Here’s a little sher to capture this irony: 'हज़ारों ख़्वाहिशें थीं कि बने विद्या के मिसाल, मगर दाख़िले का बोझ बन गया अब रोज़ का हाल।' As educators, how do you balance these dual responsibilities? Share your thoughts below!

💡 Discover the Canadian Colleges Empowering Confidence Confidence is more than a skill—it’s the foundation for leadership, resilience, and success. Our latest blog reveals the top Canadian schools shaping confident graduates, from innovative film schools to supportive campus environments. These institutions are helping students thrive academically and professionally. 📖 Read the full rankings and discover the universities setting the standard in soft skills.

It's National School Principals Month! Meet South Salem Elementary School Principal, Dr. Vanshelle Turner! Principal Name: Dr. Vanshelle Turner School: South Salem Elementary School 1. What inspired you to pursue a career in education? A love of learning and supporting our scholars to success! 2. What are three key qualities you believe every effective school leader should have? Integrity, compassion, and humor 3. If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be and why? Benjamin Franklin. Learning how he brought positive change and innovation to our lives. 4. What is a memorable moment or achievement at your school or in your career that stands out to you? Being named principal at SSES, one of my most rewarding experiences. 5. What is a hobby or interest you enjoy outside of school? Singing, Foodie, Travel 6. What legacy do you hope to leave at your school? Excellence without Excuses! 7. How do you stay motivated and inspired in your role as a principal? Love and Laugh 8. What is the most important lesson you've learned as a leader? Stay flexible and do not take it personal!

Looking for a fall graduate course? How about FAB 500 Leadership and Organizational Behavior for Agribusiness? You can enroll through Morrisville's Center For Lifelong -Learning https://lnkd.in/en5QvJau FAB 500.  Leadership and Organizational Behavior for Agribusiness.  (3 Credits)   The purpose of this course is two-fold: for students to enhance their intrapersonal perspective of management and leadership as well as their understanding of individuals and teams within organizational systems. We adopt the viewpoint of upper-level managers, owners, and or board members; we explore human interaction through theory concepts and application. With the use of academic and live case studies, students will diagnose, formulate, and develop recommendations for complex situations to enhance organizational performance. Specific emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of organizational behavior with regard to agricultural cooperatives, family-owned businesses, family boards, and leadership within the food system. 3 credits, Fall or Spring, Online. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing or instructor's approval.

Come and join me for: Data-Driven Dialogue  This 75-minute session will introduce a three-phase Collaborative Learning Cycle that guides productive collective inquiry. Learn how school teams use strategies and structures that reduce defensiveness and create shared responsibility for student learning. You will be introduced to practical tools for discovering assumptions, promoting data-focused inquiry, and developing shared understandings of problems and possible solutions. Based on the book, “Data-Driven Dialogue: A Facilitator’s Guide to Collaborative Inquiry”, By Lipton and Wellman.  

As many celebrate graduation season, it’s important to remember those just beginning their college journey. 🎓 💙 With the Bearcat Advantage Scholarship, Battle Creek Public Schools (BCPS) graduates are starting this exciting chapter with the tools they need to succeed. Through a special orientation program at Grand Valley State University , students are supported with mentorship, community, and practical skills to navigate college life. Learn how this innovative partnership is shaping tomorrow's leaders.

“Soliciting support can certainly be unsavory and even craven if done in a way that does not celebrate the mission of the institution, the benefit to the students, and the remarkable outcomes of the alumni. However, when done the right way, in an open and honest manner, it affirms everything for which the college or university stands. Advancement can truly be a vehicle for moving the mission of the institution forward…No matter how campaigns are conceived, sized,, implemented, leadership is critical to success. Increasingly, that leadership comes from the president and casts him or her in the role of ‘Fund-raiser-in-Chief.’..No other institutional officer can create the vision, establish university-wide priorities, or make the case for support as effectively as the president.”

Achievement goes beyond the classroom. It’s about learning to lead, building resilience, and making time for the activities that fuel your passions. 🌟 From rigorous academics to athletics, fine arts, and leadership programs, R-MA provides the opportunities for students to excel in every area that matters. Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q02T6J9f0