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Early-Childhood Education: Policy, Research, and Funding, or Fad?

In kindergarten classrooms across the nation we have those who can read and those who have yet to learn the alphabet. Some can make meaning from pictures and words and others don't know their colors. Ann Myers and Jill Berkowicz ask "Where do we stand on the issue of Early-Childhood Education??ContinueSee More
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Tragic Events Cause Us To Reflect Upon Who We Are

In our EdWeek Blog, Ann Myers and I ask, "Are We Leading From Courage or Fear?"  There are answers found in the actions of the heros like Dawn Hochsprung, the principal of the Sandy Hook Elementary School, and the man with the cowboy hat, Carlos Arrendondo, at the Boston Marathon.  Courage calls upon us.  We wonder about the members of our Senate who voted against the gun…See More
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"Principal's Role Increasingly difficult http://ning.it/13Msuk5"
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How Can We Create and Lead Successful Schools That Are Sustainable?

Its not as easy as you think.  Consider our blog post at EdWeek.  Interested in what you think.See More
Mar 3
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"Learning to Lead School Success and Sustainability @ http://bit.ly/X0Mk7w"
Mar 3
Jill Berkowicz, Ed.D. liked Michael Keany's blog post Let’s End the Administrator War on Mobile Devices from The 21st Century Principal by J. Robinson
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Jill Berkowicz, Ed.D. liked Michael Keany's blog post Activity Speaks Louder Than Words: Improving Student Engagement by KENDELL DORSEY
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Jill Berkowicz, Ed.D. posted a blog post

Why Do Our Graduates Need Remediation?

It is reported that our school systems are graduating students who go to college require a high level of remediation. Over time, colleges have developed and incorporated a remediation system that allows students to be "admitted" but not really to collegiate level courses. The programs are designed to get those students college ready. It is exactly what we are charged to do. (Leadership 360 Blog at EdWeek)…See More
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Jill Berkowicz, Ed.D. was featured
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Jill Berkowicz, Ed.D. posted a status
"Our high school graduates require remediation. Why?http://ning.it/Y6HuWa"
Feb 20
Jill Berkowicz, Ed.D. commented on Michael Keany's video
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The world needs all kinds of minds - Temple Grandin

"Temple Grandin is an amazing woman.  If she is every in your area, you should go see her.  If you can find a documentary on her, see it.  If there is a book or article to read about her, read it. She is living proof of what can be.…"
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Jill Berkowicz, Ed.D. liked Michael Keany's blog post Lessons From Lincoln By Jill Berkowicz and Ann Myers
Feb 19
Jill Berkowicz, Ed.D. replied to Michael Keany's discussion Students Must Learn More Words, Say Studies
"Agree.  Sara Sparks article is on point.  Also suggest reading blog post by Leadership 360 on same topic. http://bit.ly/XG6x1X"
Feb 19
Jill Berkowicz, Ed.D. was featured
Feb 3

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Tell our School Leadership 2.0 community a little bit about yourself. Feel free to post your email address and website. Also feel free to list your areas of interest. This will help other members dialogue with you.
I am the Director of Curriculum and Instruction at the Spackenkill UFSD in the Hudson Valley in New York. Twitter: Jill_V_B and Blog: http://schoolsasplacesforchildren.blogspot.com/
What is your present job title?
Curriculum Director
At what school level do you work?
K-12
Where do you work?
Other location in NY State

Jill Berkowicz, Ed.D.'s Blog

Early-Childhood Education: Policy, Research, and Funding, or Fad?

Posted on May 1, 2013 at 9:32am 0 Comments

In kindergarten classrooms across the nation we have those who can read and those who have yet to learn the alphabet. Some can make meaning from pictures and words and others don't know their colors. Ann Myers and Jill Berkowicz ask "Where do we stand on the issue of Early-Childhood Education??…

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How Can We Create and Lead Successful Schools That Are Sustainable?

Posted on March 3, 2013 at 7:54am 0 Comments

Its not as easy as you think.  Consider our blog post at EdWeek.  Interested in what you think.

Why Do Our Graduates Need Remediation?

Posted on February 20, 2013 at 7:34pm 0 Comments

It is reported that our school systems are graduating students who go to college require a high level of remediation. Over time, colleges have developed and incorporated a remediation system that allows students to be "admitted" but not really to collegiate level courses. The programs are designed to get those students college ready. It is exactly what we are charged to do. (Leadership 360 Blog at…

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Digital Learning Day - Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Posted on February 3, 2013 at 9:24am 0 Comments

 Digital Learning Day offers an opportunity to reflect on and create plans for your school's use, and your leadership of 21st Century skills.  For more thoughts and ideas - Leadership360's blog post on EdWeek

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