I think more principals, and educators in general, should take time to blog. There are so many great ideas out there and this is the perfect forum for them. Living so far away from other high-performing charter systems means that I often forget that we're the only ones out there trying to work in this type of system. Getting online and reading the reflections of other educators in similar situations relieves some of my feelings of isolation.
Given that NCLB is a national law, many principals face the same challenges in trying to maintain high test scores and meet their AYP. If principals could share their ideas and information more effectively, a culture of shared genius would develop in education. Principals could swap best practices and suggestions as well as network to find the best teachers available.
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Great suggestions. I have tried to get my current principal to blog. He was receptive to the idea, but never pursued it. I agree that this is a powerful tool that can be used for successful collaboration which in turn can lead to more student success.
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