The Folio platform provides a number of tools for users to collaborate and share ideas, post information and record notes. These tools can be especially helpful as school leaders, faculty and staff create new school-wide, division or departmental, and individual goals that come from working remotely. Here are some ideas: Custom Instructions on the …
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Tim Fish’s role as Chief Innovation Officer at NAIS allows him to see the trends, themes and common issues shared by all independent schools. In Folio’s March 31 Town Hall, Tim shared what school leaders are saying an dealing with right now, and how they are answering questions like: What’s the one thing that we …
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In Glenn Whitman’s March 27 Town Hall, participants discussed how to assess and respond to the moods, emotions, and needs of their community. They discovered some immediately-useful strategies based on the Mind, Brain & Education research being conducted at The Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning at St. Andrew’s. Watch the video of the …
As a leader in an independent school during these challenging times, you’re undoubtedly thinking about how to meet the diverse and abundant needs of your entire school community. And as a team leader, you’re probably also wondering how best to support your teachers through this period of rapid transition and crisis. How might you continue …
By Natika Stewart Director of Membership Success As schools transition to online learning or prepare plans to do so should the situation necessitate it, school leaders are preparing to support a virtual workforce. For most this is a new challenge; teaching and learning is fundamentally about relationships, and as educators, we develop and maintain those …
By Natika Stewart Director of Membership Success As schools transition to online learning or prepare plans to do so should the situation necessitate it, school leaders are preparing to support a virtual workforce. For most this is a new challenge; teaching and learning is fundamentally about relationships, and as educators, we develop and maintain those …
Folio members meet on Folio’s Mastermind Calls to discuss their work, suggest ideas and reflect on how to grow as educators and school leaders. The conversations are filled with compelling perspectives, resources for exploration, and insights about what works, what doesn’t, and ways to better inspire and support teachers. Most recently, Mastermind Calls began with …
After a restful summer, the excitement – and weight – of a new school year is upon us. Ideally, the “down time” gave you time to reflect, opportunities to be inspired, and space to recharge so that you are ready to make this school year a great one. The FolioCollaborative process and pro-active goal-setting can …