Once a week Highlights and amplifications from the Twitter discussion of the week on #EdChat. Hosted By Tom Whitby and Nancy Blair and members of the EdChat team of moderators including MaryBeth Hertz, Kyle Pace, Jerry Blumengarten, Jerry Swiatek, Steven Anderson, Shelly Terrell, and Bernadeth Wall in the UK.
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Once a week Highlights and amplifications from the Twitter discussion of the week on #EdChat. Hosted By Tom Whitby and Nancy Blair and members of the EdChat team of moderators including MaryBeth Hertz, Kyle Pace, Jerry Blumengarten, Jerry Swiatek, Steven Anderson, Shelly Terrell, and Bernadeth Wall in the UK.
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Recent Episodes
April 25, 2025
Is the End of Standardized Testing Finally In Sight? Probably Not, But…
This conversation explores the evolution and implications of standardized testing in education, highlighting concerns about its effectiveness in measuring 21st century skills and the impact of government policies on educational standards. The speakers discuss the need for reform in assessment methods and the importance of preparing students for future challenges through collaborative learning and digital literacy Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @ShiftParadigm @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd @markwestonphd.bsky.social @lincoln1809.bsky.social Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Harvey Alvy served as a practicing principal for 14 years in both elementary and secondary schools. Harvey’s international school leadership experiences ranged from New Delhi to Israel and Singapore. He was selected as an NAESP National Distinguished Principal and is a founding member of the Principals’ Training Center for International Schools. Harvey is Professor Emeritus at Eastern Washington University, where he received the Faculty Achievement Award for Teaching Excellence and held the William C. Shreeve Endowed Professorship in School Leadership. His most recent book is Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance (ASCD, 2017). He has co-authored, with Pam Robbins, Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success, The Principal’s Companion, The New Principal’s Fieldbook, and If I Only Knew: Success Strategies for Navigating the Principalship. With Jane Liu, Harvey co-authored a Mandarin book for Chinese school principals, The Principal Management Handbook: The American Principal’s Approach to Successful Administration.
October 12, 2024
Student Absenteeism: How Can We Increase Attendance?
The conversation discusses the increase in student absenteeism during the pandemic and its impact on teachers and teaching. It explores the reasons behind the absenteeism, such as the optional nature of school, emotional issues, and anxiety. The conversation also highlights the inability of the education system to address big issues and the fractured relationships among stakeholders. Possible solutions mentioned include improving communication with parents, offering tutoring and SEL support, and reestablishing connections with the community. The conversation concludes with the need for leadership and a change in perception about the value of education. Follow on Twitter: @AggieAshley @tomwhitby @ShiftParadigm @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Ashley Eberhart is in her 11th year of teaching as a Spanish Teacher at Round Rock High School in Round Rock, Texas. She serves as the Vice President for the Texas Foreign Language Association and the Austin Area Chairperson for the Texas A&M Hispanic Network. Ashley has presented from the campus level all the way to the national level on various topics such as SEL classroom strategies, building relationships in the virtual space, and implementing authentic resources for World Languages to advance interpretive proficiency. When she’s not in teacher mode, she spends time with her husband and her teenage son and enjoys cooking, baking, traveling, blogging, and helping out in the Texas BBQ Community. Harvey Alvy served as a practicing principal for 14 years in both elementary and secondary schools. Harvey’s international school leadership experiences ranged from New Delhi, to Israel, and Singapore. He was selected as an NAESP National Distinguished Principal and is a founding member of the Principals’ Training Center for International Schools. Harvey is Professor Emeritus at Eastern Washington University, where he received the Faculty Achievement Award for Teaching Excellence and held the William C. Shreeve Endowed Professorship in School Leadership. His most recent book is Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance (ASCD, 2017). He has co-authored, with Pam Robbins, Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success, The Principal’s Companion, The New Principal’s Fieldbook, and If I Only Knew: Success Strategies for Navigating the Principalship. With Jane Liu, Harvey co-authored a Mandarin book for Chinese school principals, The Principal Management Handbook: The American Principal’s Approach to Successful Administration. Mark Weston, Ph.D. has worked at all levels of the educational system classroom, school, congress, US Department of Education, technology companies and universities. He’s currently an Associate Dean at Georgia Tech.
October 1, 2024
The Cell Phone Dilemma in Schools: To Ban or Not to Ban
We discuss the implications of cell phone usage in schools, exploring the evolution of technology in education, the debate surrounding cell phone bans, and the importance of engagement and responsibility in learning. We emphasize the need for teacher professionalism and trust and the necessity of addressing real-world issues rather than resorting to bans. The conversation highlights the importance of preparing students for a future where they must navigate technology responsibly. Follow on Twitter: @tomwhitby @ShiftParadigm @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy served as a practicing principal for 14 years in both elementary and secondary schools. Harvey’s international school leadership experiences ranged from New Delhi to Israel and Singapore. He was selected as an NAESP National Distinguished Principal and is a founding member of the Principals’ Training Center for International Schools. Harvey is Professor Emeritus at Eastern Washington University, where he received the Faculty Achievement Award for Teaching Excellence and held the William C. Shreeve Endowed Professorship in School Leadership. His most recent book is (ASCD, 2017). He has co-authored, with Pam Robbins, Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success, The Principal’s Companion, The New Principal’s Fieldbook, and If I Only Knew: Success Strategies for Navigating the Principalship. With Jane Liu, Harvey co-authored a Mandarin book for Chinese school principals, The Principal Management Handbook: The American Principal’s Approach to Successful Administration. Mark Weston Ph.D. has worked at all levels of the educational system — classroom, school, congress, US Department of Education, technology companies and universities. He’s currently an Associate Dean at Georgia Tech.
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