by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Leadership
If there’s one thing that anyone in any position of authority must be willing to provide in order to inspire action and achievement, it’s leadership. So what about our schools and the teachers and admins who guide their policies? What could we consider to... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Leadership
Everybody makes mistakes; it’s a fact of life. It happens in professional, personal, and social situations of every kind. Making mistakes is part of what it means to be human. Some of the mistakes teachers make will be part of the job, but others like the ones... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Leadership
The following inspirational quotes for teachers are from some of history’s most profoundly influential educators. Whether they be related directly to academia or not, the fact is all the people below taught us all something incredible that exists beyond the... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Leadership
Telling people you’re in the business of “ed reform” can set off a wide range of responses ranging from curiosity to skepticism to outright hostility. It’s understandable, of course, that this would happen. That’s why here at the Global Digital Citizen Foundation, we... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Leadership
At some point, students will want to think or talk seriously about seeking an ideal career path. They might very well have this talk with their parents or even with you, their teacher. Others may choose a career counsellor to help them make the tough decisions and... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Leadership
How do we succeed in empowering young children to be the best they can be today and always? Teaching children well is, of course, at the forefront of every parent and educator’s list of priorities. As the leadership figures in our kids’ lives, we want to prepare... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Leadership
School leaders are more than just authority figures. They are also moral figures. Great men and women of authority have always taught valuable moral lessons through belief and action. These are people of few words, and the words they speak lend strength to those... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Leadership
Students are leaving school before you know it. One minute they’re handing in assignments, and the next you’re handing out diplomas. If you’re a teacher or a parent (or both), you know that’s no exaggeration. Leaving school is a big deal for... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Leadership
You’re a teacher who is always on his/her toes. Wouldn’t it be great to have student leaders in your corner? Imagine this scenario: “Small groups were digging into deep, personal issues with each other. Students were leading development activities. Students were... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Leadership
Via Edudemic As you’re preparing your lesson plans and classrooms for the first day of school (which may have already happened for some of you!), keeping in touch with parents is probably on your mind. Communicating classroom expectations and other pertinent...