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The Realities of Being a Doctoral Student

Get ready to change your life Although I secretly wanted a doctorate for years, when I finished my master’s program, I was TIRED.  Just plain tired. Becoming a doctoral student?  No way.   I could not see beginning work on another degree, so I decided I was done with graduate work.   After a couple of years,…

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Career Exploration and Career Preparation

Supporting career exploration and preparation programs at the district level This is the third article in the series on Career Awareness, Exploration, and Preparation. Does your district have a balanced and comprehensive career exploration and career preparation programs for your middle school and high school students?   Let’s be real, though.  How many of you work…

Eight Best Interview Questions to ask prospective candidates

Interviewing prospective candidates In education, as in other professions, one key to hiring the right person for a position is asking the best interview questions.  Are you using the same tired question list as you used ten years ago to hire the best people for your school district? I hope not.  But if so, I…