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Mark Elgart @MarkElgart

President/CEO of @CogniaOrg, the world's largest educational community.

Joined August 2011
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"Learning opportunities for principals need to be frequent but interspersed, so leaders have time to work on their challenges, collect data, and reflect on the effects on students and staff." hubs.ly/Q04kwm0v0

Practical and Paced: How Principals Like Their PD Served Up

Principal PD must reflect the demands and constraints of the job.

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So great to see this educator engage their students in STEM through the lens of space exploration. These students will gain lifelong skills and see new possibilities for their futures through this work. hubs.ly/Q04hS-GJ0

Hawaii Teacher’s Mission: Launching Students Into Space Careers

Lillian Reynolds teaches her middle school students to dream big by...

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We need more leaders like Sonia Ruiz, who truly believe in their students and give them rich opportunities for learning, growth, and joy. hubs.ly/Q04f8fwM0

‘We’ve Got to Do It With Love’: How This Principal of the Year Fosters Belonging

Sonia Ruiz has been named the 2026 Middle School Principal of the Year.

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AI can be a powerful tool for learning, but we need to ensure we use it intentionally and carefully to enhance not replace classroom instruction. hubs.ly/Q04f7zvr0

Human-centered approach is key in classroom AI implementation

Educators must stay aware of what tech can’t replace, and what it can “erode or strengthen” based on use, an expert on equity-driven innovation says.

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The case study research outlined in this article provides a great model for how learner-centered education can promote improved student outcomes, particularly for students with disabilities. hubs.ly/Q0487p9_0

Shaping Schools to Fit Students With Disabilities Leads to Academic Gains

Exclusive: A new study examines three schools that meet the needs of all students with unique daily practices and organizational structures.

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This piece is a great example for teacher-leaders and assistant principals of what school leadership really entails and the importance of demystifying leadership roles. hubs.ly/Q0487hB_0

I Didn’t Want to Be a Principal

When she was still a teacher, this principal realized that leadership was not just paperwork and that she could have a different impact on students.

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"Teacher morale also hinges on teachers receiving support to improve their classroom practices, which is likely to result in better student outcomes." hubs.ly/Q04874nZ0

'Treated as a Professional': How District and School Leaders Can Boost Teacher Morale

California educators talked about the support they need at an event hosted by Education Week and EdSource.

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We have a lot to learn from schools and districts seeing great success in teaching reading. In Worcester County, Maryland, their continued dedication to improvement shows us that "perhaps the biggest lesson is that its leaders don’t think they’re done." hubs.ly/Q0486Y500

The Maryland School District ‘Doing the Improbable’ in Teaching Kids to Read

Aldeman: Worcester County posts the highest 3rd-grade reading proficiency in the state despite its poverty level. Here's how they do it

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Teacher apprenticeship programs have great potential for addressing teacher shortages and providing sustainable career pathways for aspiring educators. hubs.ly/Q046g86r0

How can districts and states sustain teacher apprenticeship programs?

Leveraging local teacher vacancy funds or federal grants are among options available, said speakers in a National Center for Grow Your Own webinar.

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"Belonging is critical for our brains and for us to feel like we can stretch ourselves and engage in learning." hubs.ly/Q045zGXX0

3 Driving Questions to Create a Sense of Belonging in Schools

Students who feel they belong in their school are more likely to show up and learn.

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“Improving school climate takes time and sustained effort; it’s about real, felt changes in the school, not just higher numbers on survey reports” hubs.ly/Q044McRW0

Positive school climate tied to better student attendance

Chicago middle and high schoolers with fewer absences had higher test scores, the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research finds.

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Setting up consistent improvement practices and processes is essential for leaders to ensure the success of their schools, educators, and students. hubs.ly/Q0428VQH0

A 4-Step School Improvement Process That Works

By using data to see patterns and trends, administrators can identify small changes that will help students make measurable progress.

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"In addition to opening public schools to a whole population of children, [The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act] became the catalyst for legions of innovative practices and tools cultivated from both public and private sources." hubs.ly/Q041P_zX0

How IDEA sparked innovations for students with — and without — disabilities

The landmark law has become the catalyst for legions of innovative practices and tools to make learning more accessible.

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Putting energy and time into professional development to ensure literacy programs are effective and able to be implemented with fidelity is key to powering lasting change.hubs.ly/Q03_PpVM0

Forming a Literacy Task Force for Your District

To ensure that literacy practices are aligned to research districtwide, you need a plan—and a team to help carry it out.

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Educational leaders need to be continuously improving and honing their skills to effectively serve their institutions and students. hubs.ly/Q03--7PN0

These Are the New Skills Principals Want to Learn

Hint: It's not all about AI.

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Setting up effective systems for communication, collaboration, and reflection is essential to building trust and empowering educators and staff to take ownership of their work. hubs.ly/Q03WTdyB0

If It’s Stored in Your Head, It’s Not a System

Tips for how school leaders can build functional, responsive structures that allow staff to access the information they need when they need it.

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"When parents know their child needs support, they are more likely to seek academic supports, such as tutoring and summer math or reading programs. They are also more likely to prioritize school attendance." hubs.ly/Q03T7FRv0

10 ways to strengthen family-school partnerships and support learning

Being transparent about students' academic performance is one way schools can build trust and connections with parents, says nonprofit Learning Heroes.

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Shifting from compliance-based checklists to true inquiry-based learning in PLCs can lead to real change and improvement in schools. hubs.ly/Q03SJfwK0

Using Your PLCs to Promote Collective Instructional Improvement

School leaders can combine learning walks with group inquiry into instructional practices to create long-lasting change.

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The U.S. can learn from how our global peers recruit and retain teaching talent. Mentorship opportunities, workload balance, and approaches to supporting teachers are only a few of the areas where we might get insights. hubs.ly/Q03RHdml0

How U.S. Teachers' Job Satisfaction Stacks Up Against Their Global Peers'

The largest international survey of teachers provides new insights into teacher satisfaction.

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It is incredible to see the amazing achievements of these students and how the Carnegie Young Leaders for Civic Preparedness fellowship program was able to bring their ideas to life to tackle real problems in their communities and beyond. hubs.ly/Q03Py0R_0

From Disaster Aid to Lettuce Trees, Teens Win Grants to Tackle Local Problems

Nonprofit awards 100 teams of young people in 27 states up to $7,500 apiece to address real-world issues in their communities

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