NEA Resources

50 Signs Your School Is a Great School!

Education World asked 16 principals to share the great things that are happening in their schools -- and share they did!

Teachers Submit Their Wish Lists

Here are 20 ideas for rewarding teachers that have been submitted by principals to Education World.

Teachers Share Their Favorite Principal PA Interruptions

Several years ago, at the school where I previously taught, the assistant principal was excited about the arrival of the paychecks. He got on the PA and said, "Teachers, may I have your attention please: The eagle has landed. I repeat, the eagle has landed."

At least one teacher, who was concerned that she might have missed a change in the code language for "intruder in the building," actually locked down her classroom.

The Discipline Dean

Steven Johnston doesn’t send unruly students to the principal’s office. He’s one of a growing number of teachers whose job it is to set the tone for students at his school.

NEA Drop Out Prevention Plan

Here are four things school administrators can do to ensure students stay in school.

The Importance of Being A Colleague: A Perspective on Mentoring Teachers

A few years into my first teaching assignment, my principal announced to me that I was to have a student teacher in my classroom—someone to mentor, coach, and, presumably, teach how to teach, and—he tried to entice me—someone to share the load of grading papers and preparing lessons. I wasn't sold.

Alleviating Appraisal Anxiety

Although experienced teachers certainly already know the drill of administrator-conducted evaluations, novice educators might benefit from some of the pointers I have accumulated through the years.

Principals Offer Advice to Job Seekers

Have a plan, a portfolio, and a good attitude! That's just some of the advice Education World's "Principal Files" contributors have for soon-to-be college grads looking for their first teaching positions. Any educator who is involved in a job search will benefit from this advice from the people who are doing the hiring!

Illustrative Language for an RFP To Build Tests To Support Instruction and Accountability

In a separate report, Building Tests To Support Accountability and Instruction: A Guide for Policymakers¹ the Commission on Instructionally Supportive Assessment identifies nine requirements that must be satisfied if statewide tests are to support both instruction and accountability:

Student-Centered Learning

Educator Melba Smithwick never had too much difficulty trying out new ideas. But when a new principal encouraged a small group of teachers to give students more say in their learning, Smithwick hesitated.

Check out these additional NEA resources to help school leaders navigate key education issues.

• "No Child Left Behind"/ESEA  
• Accountability and Testing
• Charter Schools  
• Professional Pay   
• Special Education/IDEA  
• Vouchers