In the heart of Haskell, New Jersey, Dr. Patrick McQueeney is leading a quiet revolution. As superintendent of the Wanaque Borough School District, McQueeney isn’t chasing headlines or trendy education jargon. Instead, he’s focused on something far more essential: restoring humanity to the classroom. With over two decades of experience in education, he’s witnessed the […]
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At William Davies Middle School in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, the clatter of keyboards and hum of camera equipment isn’t background noise—it’s the sound of students finding their voice. At the center of it all is Mark Kowalski, a former journalist turned middle school media and technology teacher, who believes in doing what it takes
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When Andrew Dolloff talks about school leadership, it’s not from an ivory tower of theory. It’s from the trenches of public education, shaped over 38 years of experience. As the superintendent of Yarmouth Public Schools in Maine, Dolloff has spent decades learning what makes schools thrive—and what causes them to falter. At the heart of
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“You’ll need to know this in the real world!” How many times have you heard or maybe even said this in the classroom? Ironically, such statements imply that the classroom is some sort of abstract realm and anything but real. And you can imagine that if a teacher is saying this to their students, it’s
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In the heart of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Superintendent Megan Von Fossan leads the Sto-Rox School District with a commitment to safety, equity, and academic rigor. Located in what has been identified as the most dangerous area in the state, Sto-Rox faces significant challenges. However, under Von Fossan’s leadership, the district is fostering a safe and
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