Marvin Schick, on behalf of the Avi Chai Foundation, conducted a survey relating to the role of principals in American schools. To read the results, click here.
A Survey of Day School Principals in the United States
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Minimizing Relational Aggression Amongst Tween Girls
A School of Values, Honesty, Respect Greenfield Day School, a Jewish Day School in Florida, serves children Grades K-8. The school population is composed of a wide range of multi-ethnic Jewish families; within this population, there are varying levels of religious...
The Four Domains of Professional Practice
This article explains assessment instruments to measure the professional development of the Pre-service and In-service Jewish teacher. The article discusses several instruments to assess the professional development of the mentee (i.e. pre-service, novice, beginning,...
Integrating Special Needs Children Into the Jewish Day School System
This article originally appeared in Ten Da’at 7, 1, 1993, pp. 20-21. Reprinted here with permission. There has been much discussion, controversy and speculation concerning appropriate education for special needs children within the public school system. Frequently,...
Being a Web-Mensch: When Jewish Values and Technology Coincide and Collide
Do you fear that your students’ ethical sense disappears when they “log in?” The Internet offers infinite resources, but its use carries a responsibility as well. Are kids practicing respect for all people (k’vod habriyot) when they post on MySpace? Are they stealing...
Integrating Education in Jewish Day Schools: Toward a Jewish Great Books Program
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Gifted and Learning Disabled: A Holographic Image
This article originally appeared in Ten Da'at, Heshvan 5750, pp. 38-40. Appears here with premission. The educational community has long grappled with teaching children who are not average or are not part of the mainstream. These children are traditionally identified...
From Madrichim to Expert Educators: New Career Ladder for Professional Development
From Madrichim to Expert Educators: New Career Ladder for Professional Development for Supplementary, Congregational and Day School Teachers. To read more, click here.
Motivation as the Linchpin in the Developmental Lesson
The first in a series of articles exploring the structural elements of the developmental lesson. This article originally appeared in Ten Da'at 1:11 1987 pp.4 . Reprinted here with permission. Rabbi David Eliach is the principal of the Yeshiva of Flatbush High...
Challenges to Women Administrators in Jewish Education
Challenges to Women Administrators in Jewish Education: A personal perspective Francine E. Hirschman This article originally appeared in Ten Da'at, Sivan 5749, pp. 21-30. Appears here with premission. The following was presented at the November 1988 Conference of the...