3.2.1. On acting on confidence, the different types of age, and the importance of momentum
I.
“The key is to enjoy hanging out on the edge. That is, you find it interesting to attempt things one step beyond where you are right now. It could be the edge of your ability or the edge of your knowledge or the edge of your network.
If you reach — but just a little — and you do it every week, then you’ll take on challenges that are manageable enough that you win most of the time, but meaningful enough that you improve as well.”
II.
“Your biological age is the number of days you’ve lived.
Your psychological age is the number of thoughts you’ve entertained.
Your sociological age is the number of contributions you’ve made.”
One step closer to banning Tik Tok
TikTok Is a Step Closer to Being Banned. What Schools Need to Know
Is TikTok actually going to get banned? The threat that the wildly popular social media platform will be banned in the United States has been lurking for more than a year.
Now, though, it seems a ban is on the verge of happening after a ruling by a federal appeals court panel has cleared the way.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Dec. 6 denied TikTok’s petition to overturn the law that requires TikTok to break ties with its China-based parent company ByteDance Ltd. or be banned by mid-January.
Top issues in 2025
4 K12 predictions to help you lead effectively in 2025
Consider these K12 predictions for 2025 from top edtech experts and vendors: AI comes down to earth, safety will drive student success and CTE takes center stage.
These four K12 predictions reflect issues at the top of experts’ minds in K12 education, including a new take on academics that will allow superintendents to diversify learning pathways.
High school graduation on the rise in 2025
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Teacher diversity is still lagging
The gap is raising concerns that people of color are opting out of careers in education, a Natonal Council on Teacher Quality report suggests.
Nearly half — 49% — of students in 2022 were from historically disadvantaged groups, according to the data from NCTQ, a nonpartisan research and policy organization that advocates for teacher diversity.
Of working-age adults overall, 35% are from historically disadvantaged racial groups — which NCTQ defines to include people who are American Indian, Black, Hispanic, Islander/Pacific Native, or two or more races.
Calls to improve teacher diversity and the data measuring it have grown as research has shown substantial benefits, particularly for students of color, when schools hire teachers of color. For instance, when teachers are the same race as their students, rates of exclusionary discipline drop for Black and Latinx students in large, diverse and urban districts, according to a 2021 working paper from the Annenberg Institute at Brown University.
Strategies to help new leaders
Structured opportunities for professional learning go a long way to help ensure the long-term success of new administrators.
Many new school leaders transition directly from the classroom to administrative roles, and the skills that made them successful as a teacher are distinctly different from those necessary to be an effective school leader. Many states require a master’s degree (or equivalent) to become a school leader, but to perform the job well, coaching, mentoring, and other supports are necessary for effective growth and development.
The challenge for new school leaders is the immediate need to be job-ready on day one. School systems are complex, and their needs are constantly growing and changing. New administrators are expected to contribute right away, making sound decisions that range from classroom instruction to safety and security. Given these high expectations and the intricate nature of leading schools, it’s best that districts and states find ways for new school leaders to engage in standards-based programs to level up their practical knowledge and expertise as quickly as possible. We’ve identified five key elements that support those who are new to the role.
