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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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February 2, 2016 4:33 PM
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Five ways to improve leadership in universities

Five ways to improve leadership in universities | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
Troubled times call for strong leaders – so with tough challenges ahead, higher education needs to be looking forward
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June 8, 7:48 PM
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Takeaways From Graduation Speeches by Trump, Taraji P. Henson and Others.

Takeaways From Graduation Speeches by Trump, Taraji P. Henson and Others. | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
The New York Times studied videos of addresses posted online, including those by President Trump, Kermit the Frog and a slew of celebrity speakers. Here is a look at key themes that emerged.
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June 3, 6:20 PM
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The government-university alliance is a cornerstone of U.S. innovation.

From public health to high-tech innovation, universities are the workhorses of national progress.
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June 1, 8:21 PM
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‘Cut the fluff’: Fixing primary school maths one problem at a time

‘Cut the fluff’: Fixing primary school maths one problem at a time | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
Australia has a problem with maths teaching. Now, using explicit and systematic new tools, schools are helping each other come up with the solution.
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May 27, 8:04 PM
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Single-sex vs co-ed schools: Does it make a difference to your child’s outcomes?

Single-sex vs co-ed schools: Does it make a difference to your child’s outcomes? | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
This debate is as old as schooling itself: should boys and girls really be going to different schools?
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May 24, 8:25 PM
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What Is Academic Freedom?

What Is Academic Freedom? | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
A letter from an alumnus
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May 22, 7:23 PM
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There is a growing number of ‘super-sized’ schools. Does the number of students matter?

There is a growing number of ‘super-sized’ schools. Does the number of students matter? | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
It’s not uncommon to hear of schools having more than 2,000 students, particularly for high schools.
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May 15, 7:29 PM
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George Williams: University sector must put students first

George Williams: University sector must put students first | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
Australia needs more students graduating from university to support new industries and emerging jobs. The Albanese government has a gild-edged opportunity to reset the sector.
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May 11, 6:45 PM
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A Professor’s Final Gift to Her Students: Her Life Savings.

A Professor’s Final Gift to Her Students: Her Life Savings. | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
Cris Hassold, a professor at New College of Florida for 50 years, left a mark on her 31 favorite students. “I think about her almost every day,” one said.
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May 1, 6:30 PM
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The Dark Ages Are Back

The Dark Ages Are Back | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
Americans must insist on academic freedom, or risk losing what makes our nation great.
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April 27, 6:19 PM
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Harvard May Not Be the Hero We Want, but It Is the Hero We Need.

Harvard May Not Be the Hero We Want, but It Is the Hero We Need. | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
The university’s defense of the Constitution doesn’t absolve it of its own sins, but the defense of the Constitution often comes through imperfect vehicles.
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April 26, 7:44 PM
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Harvard’s War With Trump Forces Question of How Endowments Should Be Spent.

Harvard’s War With Trump Forces Question of How Endowments Should Be Spent. | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
The Trump administration’s war on elite universities has forced them to consider whether it’s ever worth dipping into the trust.
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April 19, 8:19 PM
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Opinion | Our Foreign Students Are Terrified, and They’re Right to Be - The New York Times

Opinion | Our Foreign Students Are Terrified, and They’re Right to Be - The New York Times | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
The immigration crackdown has come to America’s campuses.
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June 8, 7:50 PM
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Trump’s Battle With Harvard Is Familiar to a University the Right Forced into Exile.

Trump’s Battle With Harvard Is Familiar to a University the Right Forced into Exile. | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
A school founded by George Soros fled Hungary after it was targeted by an authoritarian leader. Academics at the school say President Trump is using a similar playbook against Harvard.
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June 7, 7:20 PM
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Australian universities urge Albanese to join NZ in $170bn Europe fund amid Trump attacks on education.

Australian universities urge Albanese to join NZ in $170bn Europe fund amid Trump attacks on education. | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
Horizon Europe counts the UK and Canada among its partners, but industry insiders say Australia is concerned about the cost
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June 3, 1:14 AM
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Donald Trump is trying to eradicate Harvard’s inconvenient truths

Donald Trump is trying to eradicate Harvard’s inconvenient truths | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
Universities were created to be communities where ideas – wrong ones, right ones, contradictory ones – can coexist and coalesce into the truth.
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May 28, 6:35 PM
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Trump v Harvard: why this battle will damage the US’s reputation globally

Trump v Harvard: why this battle will damage the US’s reputation globally | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
Former Harvard president Larry Summers says a ban on foreign students would cause damage not just to the university but to the US’s image globally.
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May 25, 6:59 PM
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‘Culture of disrespect’: Australian teachers say students’ behaviour is driving them from profession.

‘Culture of disrespect’: Australian teachers say students’ behaviour is driving them from profession. | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
Government review is welcome but teachers say their needs must be considered to arrest dramatic decline in retention rates
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May 23, 8:51 PM
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These Are the U.S. Universities Most Dependent on International Students.

These Are the U.S. Universities Most Dependent on International Students. | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
What was once a sign of international renown now looks like a vulnerability.
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May 20, 9:27 PM
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We Are Not Okay

We Are Not Okay | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
A simple declaration can open up space for community and pathways for action.
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May 12, 7:27 PM
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Top resources and activities to help teachers encourage movement at school

Top resources and activities to help teachers encourage movement at school | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
Research shows regular physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour not only boosts physical and mental health but also improves academic performance. Here are some ideas to encourage movement and increase physical activity at school.
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May 1, 6:34 PM
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Schools today also teach social and emotional skills. Why is this important? And what’s involved?

Schools today also teach social and emotional skills. Why is this important? And what’s involved? | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
Since 2010, the Australian Curriculum has required schools to teach about managing emotions, controlling impulses and empathy.
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April 28, 5:57 PM
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A tuition-free school created by Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan will shutter next year.

A tuition-free school created by Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan will shutter next year. | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
In 2016, Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, opened a free school for low-income families in California’s Bay Area, where Meta is headquartered.
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April 26, 7:44 PM
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Who’s Speaking at College Graduations Across the U.S.?

Who’s Speaking at College Graduations Across the U.S.? | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
As colleges face increased scrutiny from the federal government, they are taking diverging approaches in choosing commencement keynotes.
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April 21, 6:29 PM
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Harvard stood up to Trump. Australia’s top universities could not be so brave

Harvard stood up to Trump. Australia’s top universities could not be so brave | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
If we want Australian universities to stand firm in the face of ideological pressure, we must strengthen their foundations.
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April 15, 7:07 PM
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Trump’s Harvard Whiplash

Trump’s Harvard Whiplash | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
The demands the Trump administration is placing on the university are internally contradictory.
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