Educational Leadership
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Leadership within education is always a challenge, but in the rapidly changing technology landscape we now work in, it seems even more daunting. I've collected some interesting reflections on educational leadership here. Enjoy!
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Should we shorten the long summer break from school? Maybe not

Should we shorten the long summer break from school? Maybe not | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
While cutting the long summer holidays would help working parents, it may not be so great for teachers who need to plan and do professional development, and kids who need a rest.
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New Zealand has the school terms all wrong - kids should be on holidays now - View by @KATEHAWKESBY

New Zealand has the school terms all wrong - kids should be on holidays now - View by @KATEHAWKESBY | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
Comment: It's time to put some heat on the debate about when schools take holidays.
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The 'Summer Slide' (see link below) is a phenomenon that we should consider as well as the comfort of our children while they are studying.

I do feel for NZ kids, as many classrooms do not have Air-con. When I moved to Perth 7 years ago, I was amazed at how almost all school classrooms had Air-con. But then again, in Perth it is an essential! 

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