Revamping Education for 2024 and Beyond: A Blueprint for Change

Aaron ElseBlog, Connect Better, Innovate Better, Lead Better

TL;DR: Update education for 2024 with personalized learning, tech integration, and soft skills. Shift towards project-based learning & global citizenship. Reduce disparities, involve parents, and broaden evaluation methods. Introduction Education is the cornerstone of society’s progress. As we approach 2024, it is crucial to reassess and revamp our education systems to meet the evolving needs of the 21st century. In … Read More

A Growth Mindset Transforms Educational Leadership

Aaron ElseBlog, Lead Better, Manage Better

TL;DR: Principals are key to shaping school culture and fostering resilience, adaptability, and continuous improvement in their teams. Emphasizing learning from challenges boosts educators’ impact on students; strategies include leading by example and celebrating progress. Cultivating a thriving learning community relies on nurturing resilience, improvement, collaboration, and student success. As a school principal, one of your most influential roles is … Read More

Intelligence Doesn’t Have to Be Artificial

Aaron ElseBlog, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Lesson Plan Better

TL;DR: AI is changing education, but is that bad? Students have the capability to look up information at their fingertips. Embrace the technology of today and offer your students authentic learning experiences. Artificial intelligence is about to change how we do everything in education. This is terrifying to a lot of educators. They fear students won’t learn at the same … Read More

One Thing Leads to Another

Aaron ElseBlog, Lead Better, Lesson Plan Better, Teach Further

TL;DR: In order for students to be college and career ready, they need to have soft skills. Like all learning, this does not happen overnight. It builds over time. Incorporate soft skills into your teaching at all levels. One Thing Leads to Another Recently, the job website CareerBuilder did a survey of employers on what they are looking for in … Read More

Fuel for the Fire

Aaron ElseBlog, Lead Better

TL;DR: The past few years have left me exhausted and lost, seeking other work. But I found my fuel—the kids. Keep looking for your fuel, and keep your fire burning. I am nearing retirement.  Six years away. It seems like forever away after the past few years. A past few years that included the most challenging years of my nearly … Read More