Author Archives: Sherry Wharton-Carey

In a recent research study at Rice University and collaboration with other universities, over 1000 schools were involved noted that immigrant populations on the elementary and high school levels have increased their parental involvement.  One of the key factors in the increase is the presence of administrators that are minority.  The study expresses that immigrant [...]
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Sydney University has completed a study that homework takes away from students on standardized testing.  The standardized test that the students take is called the PISA (Program for International Student Assessment).  According to the study, children are spending too much time on homework each night and “homework only bolsters students’ academic performance during their last [...]
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     Our school is preparing for the state writing assessment that will occur next week.  In doing so, we have provided an intense and rigorous training that is mandated for all school employees.  Annually, as a staff, we review the legislation passed by the Virginia General Assembly that outlines the repercussions and actions that may [...] Read more »

Our school is preparing for the state writing assessment that will occur next week.  In doing so, we have provided an intense and rigorous training that is mandated for all school employees.  Annually, as a staff, we review the legislation passed by the Virginia General Assembly that outlines the repercussions and actions that may be [...]
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Recently, House Bill 1063, also known as “The Kings Dominion Law” was passed by vast majority.  This controversial bill would allow school systems to begin their school year before Labor Day.  Over the past few decades, school systems were unable to begin school before Labor Day unless they received a waiver from the Department of [...] Read more »

Recently, House Bill 1063, also known as “The Kings Dominion Law” was passed by vast majority.  This controversial bill would allow school systems to begin their school year before Labor Day.  Over the past few decades, school systems were unable to begin school before Labor Day unless they received a waiver from the Department of [...]
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The recent sex scandal at Penn State has provoked an onset of controversy across the nation.  The newly appointed president of university, Rodney Erikson, has stated that in the future, Penn State would not only do what was required by law, but also “what is right”.  His statement leads me to believe that many times there are [...] Read more »

The recent sex scandal at Penn State has provoked an onset of controversy across the nation.  The newly appointed president of university, Rodney Erikson, has stated that in the future, Penn State would not only do what was required by law, but also “what is right”.  His statement leads me to believe that many times there are [...]
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Throughout the semester, as we explored Bolman and Deal’s Reframing Organizations, I had an opportunity to analyze my own sense of leadership as it relates to the four frames.  In analyzing my own work styles, I was better able to apply the concepts discussed in class.  I felt that I had a better understanding of [...]
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When we first began our journey in EDLP 715, many of us met it with great trepidation.  We were anxious about our “scholarly” writing and how it would be viewed by others.  However, being the resilient and persistent leaders that we are, we moved forward with a sense of determination and commitment to perform the [...]
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