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Mike Kelly - Principal Ire Middle School. East Penn School District.
Mike on Twitter: @principalmkelly
Mike’s Blog

• The importance of blogging and reflection, sharing learning.
• Personal growth mindset post.
• The end of marking periods.
• Starting removal of marking periods in 6th grade!
• Arbitrary dates to complete learning on certain topics.
• Extended learning program greatly reduces academic failures.
• Many additional clubs and activities are offered.
• “Required” extended learning program.
• Perception of ELP.
• Time and support are the variables and learning is the constant.
• How to prepare for big changes in schools.
• Parent concerns about end of marking periods.
• Start with small parent groups.
• How to gain teacher support for the end of marking periods.
• The case against 0
• The power of 0
• Retesting and redo
• How to be a transformative principal? Surround yourself with transformative people.

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