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Purses, Parents, and Principals

Here’s a question for all you moms out there: How lost would you be without your purse? Mothers and daughters in Indiana are answering that question, but administrators at a local high school in the state don’t want to hear it. It’s been all over the news: Female students at Hanover Central High School in Cedar Lake, Indiana just want to carry their purses to the bathroom, but the principal there says, “No way!” The school already has a policy that bans backpacks and book bags in classes, but this year it amended that rule to prohibit purses as well. … Continue reading →

Male Principals

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Two of my past articles have discussed the various duties of school principals and the advantages of having a female in elementary school administration. While there are several pros to having a woman principal, there are also advantages to having a man in school leadership. In my past experiences, I have realized that parents, teachers, and students seem to refrain from pushing and pressuring a man as much as they do a woman. When I taught with a male teacher, parents tended to give me more of their complaints and concerns. Even if the two of us carried out similar … Continue reading →

Female Principals

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In a previous article I discussed the rise of female principals in elementary schools. At one point in time school principals were mainly male. Today, females make up at least half of all elementary school principals. There are both advantages and disadvantages to having a female school principal. I have worked for both a male principal and a female principal. Although both were good experiences, there were things that I liked and disliked about each. Females tend to be more popular as principals in elementary schools rather than high schools because females relate better to younger children. There are also … Continue reading →

Principals

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My county has recently undergone many changes in school administration. Some schools have received new principals while other schools have received the addition of an assistant principal. The new school year should be very exciting with many new ideas. The principal is the key element in the school’s mood and atmosphere. It is important for a school to have a positive, uplifting leader. When the faculty and staff are happy with their leadership, they are happier with one another. A school works best when teachers support one another. A good leader does more than give orders and dominant. A good … Continue reading →

Lunchroom Gender Debate

It starts so young. Drama. It’s the glue that binds kids around the nation. Just ask Jennifer Sinclair. Sinclair is the principal at Truesdell Middle School in Wichita, Kansas, where the high drama between male and female students forced a change in lunchroom dynamics: Boys and girls no longer eat together in select Wichita public schools. Sinclair says male and female students were spending way too much time socializing, trying to impress each other, and even making out during lunch rather than eating. Consequently, she and a few other principals in the area decided to conduct a social experiment whereby … Continue reading →

Something for Parents of LEGO Lovers to Think About

Are your children into Lego? Are you constantly nagging them to pick up the tiny brick-like blocks from the floor before a younger sibling decides to make the colorful toys an afternoon snack? Now, let me ask you this: Are those Lego lovers of yours boys or girls? If they are girls, then what sets do they play with? Are your daughters crafting houses and castles from the popular Danish designed toys or are they more content building robots and fire engines? If it’s the latter, then you might want to contact Sweden’s Trade Ethical Council against Sexism in Advertising … Continue reading →

Education Week in Review: August 4 – August 10

Unfortunately the education blog has been slow the past week. School is back in session and I have had a lot of preparing to complete. As soon as things are settled, I promise to be back in full force with lots of reporting! Saturday, August 4 Principals A principal has a very important job. The principal’s attitude greatly reflects on the attitude and environment of the school. Not only does a principal have to be educated on dealing with children, a principal also has to be aware of education laws, dealing with parents, and managing a team of educators. Monday, … Continue reading →