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Handling the Needs of a Student With Life-Threatening Allergies
School Heads // March 5, 2012
The headlines are common, like this one: “Student’s Death Spotlights Food Allegies in School.” Just a couple of months ago, a seven-year-old girl in a Virginia school died when she suffered from a severe allergic reaction to a peanut product. This tragedy brought into question responsibility. According to county school and health officials, the parent must provide the medication. According to the girl’s mother, she provided the school with an “allergy action plan” to administer Benedryl if her daughter had a reaction. She said she tried to provide an EpiPen (epinephrine) to the school but was told to keep it at home.
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Characteristics (of Professional Excellence) Aren’t Just for Hiring
School Heads // March 5, 2012
In the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey recommends that we “begin with the end in mind.” This maxim holds true for Heads seeking to enhance their school’s hiring process.
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Evaluation Reforms Are Changing Schools Nationwide—Public and Private Alike
Private School News // February 29, 2012
Teacher evaluation has been a hot topic for the past few years. Schools—both public and private—are starting to change the way they not only evaluate teachers, but how they hire, provide professional development, and establish their leadership systems.
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How ‘Evaluation’ Can Help Attract, Develop, and Inspire Faculty
Private School News // February 29, 2012
In your school, teacher evaluation may be … … a “necessary evil” (like eating one’s vegetables as a child) … a painful, meaningless exercise … something you do but no one is quite sure why … not done at all.
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Get Control Of Your Outlook Inbox
Private School News // February 29, 2012
Michael Lineberger, author of Master Your Workday Now!: Proven Strategies to Control Chaos, Create Outcomes, & Connect Your Work To Who You Really Are, specializes in organization. Here is a quick look at what the “Efficiency Guru” promises will help you control your chaotic inbox.
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From the Private School Blogosphere
Private School News // February 29, 2012
Blogs, forums, chat rooms, listservs—the choices go on and on. These can be valuable resources for finding alternative opinions and information about almost anything. From general private school news to just needing a quick laugh to fuel the rest of your day, blogs can remind you that you're not alone in the all-too often chaotic world of private-independent education.
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Spring Cleaning Safety Tips
Business and Operations // February 28, 2012
Spring is right around the corner, and for those who aren’t fans of winter, it can’t come quick enough. Spring flowers, warmer temperatures, more sunlight, and happy bird songs are enough to motivate most us to start cleaning away the winter dust. But before you jump into a large spring-cleaning project, consider these safety tips.
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Transportation Safety
Business and Operations // February 28, 2012
School transportation plays a large role in a student’s life. Getting to school safely—without enduring bullying or risky rides—or to an off-campus location for a field trip or sporting event, has a profound impact on students.
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From the HR Blogosphere
Business and Operations // February 27, 2012
Blogs, forums, chat rooms, listservs—the list goes on and on. These can be valuable resources for finding alternative opinions and information about almost anything. From HR concerns to just needing a quick laugh to fuel the rest of your day, blogs can remind you that you're not alone in the all-too-often chaotic world of private-independent education. This month’s selections expand on our “Jeremy Lin and Connectors” theme, focusing on coaching, mentoring, and collaborating.
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Ask Michael
Business and Operations // February 27, 2012
Q: I attended an educator’s workshop the other day where they told me that all schools had to offer FMLA (Family Medical Leave), even if the school has fewer than 50 employees? Is this true?
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