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Quiet leadership

Tips for leading effectively behind the scenes.

By Chris Hitch.

Dear Juana: Editing a letter

In CareerStart lessons: Grade seven, page 1.3

In this lesson for grade seven, students will discuss the importance of proofreading and editing in various careers. The teacher will model proofreading and editing a sample letter, and then the students will write and peer-edit their own letters.

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts and Guidance)

By Anissia Jenkins.Adapted by Kenyatta Bennett and Sonya Rexrode.

The “three Rs” of school leadership

A quick check of effectiveness for school administrators.

By Chris Hitch.

Mentoring matters

How mentors can serve as role models, helpers, and colleagues.

By Evalee Parker.

Mummy madness

This is a lesson for seventh grade Social Studies students to learn and demonstrate the mummification process used in ancient Egypt.

Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies)

By Jo Oliver.

County government in North Carolina

Students will become familiar with aspects of county government in North Carolina.

Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Social Studies)

By Sadie Allran Broome.

The seven deadly sins of data analysis

Commit one of the Seven Deadly Sins of Data Analysis and you run a significant risk of missing AYP under No Child Left Behind (NCLB).

By Chris Hitch.

Edmund Fanning reports to Governor Tryon

In Revolutionary North Carolina, page 1.5

Letter from Edmund Fanning to Governor William Tryon, April 23, 1768, reporting on the activities of the Regulators. Shows how the Regulators were seen by colonial leaders. Includes historical commentary.

Format: letter

Describing Japanese screens and scrolls through words

The first part of a unit on talking and writing about, as well as creating, Japanese screen and scroll paintings. The purpose of this unit plan is to introduce descriptive aspects of art criticism, while teaching appreciation for the art and culture of Japan. Students use observation and descriptive writing to discover richly detailed Japanese screen and scroll paintings so that another student can illustrate it in the next lesson.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies)

By Michelle Harrell.

Twelve rules for arranging your classroom

In The First Year, page 1.1

You'll want to set up your classroom as quickly as possible, but consider these factors before you start.

By Kristi Johnson Smith.

Small-town businesses, 1903

In North Carolina in the New South, page 2.11

Excerpts from The North Carolina Year Book and Business Directory, 1903, for the towns of Jefferson and Washington. Includes historical commentary.

Format: book

Commentary and sidebar notes by L. Maren Wood.

Resources on the web

TAGLIT: Taking A Good Look at Instructional Technology

Assessment tools designed to help principals and other school leaders gather, analyze, and report information about how technology is used for teaching and learning in their schools. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: T.E.S.T. Inc.

Support for Education Administrators

Links to information for principals in the areas of leadership, school assessment, special education, civil rights, teacher and faculty evaluation, recruiting and retaining teachers, professional development, school safety, finding financial resources and... (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: U.S. Department of Education

The Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Media Literacy Education

Looking for information about fair use and copyright? This site provides a code of best practices for educators to understand their rights in using copyrighted materials in the classroom. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: American University Center for Social Media

The Knowledge Loom

Learn about critical current issues like adolescent literacy and School, Family and Community Partnerships. Participate and share your stories with other educators. (Learn more)

Format: website/activity

Provided by: The Education Alliance at Brown University

AASA: American Association of School Administrators

Professional organization for principals. Includes member resources, links to information about issues critical to the administrator's job, and professional growth opportunities. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: AASA

The Mint

Personal financial literacy for students with tips for parents and students. Colorful, inviting interface. User friendly and easy to navigate. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company

Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect in North Carolina

A comprehensive explanation of the North Carolina law requiring all citizens to report cases of suspected child abuse, neglect, and dependency. Also describes the state's child protective services system. Published by the UNC School of Government. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: UNC School of Government