In a recent interview with Starr Sackstein, I shared my journey to becoming an international educator and how international schools can be a viable career option for American educators seeking new horizons and returning to fulfilling and student-centered teaching.
Read MoreZak Cohen joins host Steve Barkley to discuss his belief in "leading by example." He explains his process for collecting feedback from teachers regarding his leadership as a middle school principal.
Read MoreBecoming a principal can feel overwhelming, but these four strategies—distilled from the copious advice I received—can help you settle into the role.
Read MoreThe Four Ts of Personalized Learning—Time, Task, Technique, and Team—are essential elements that help tailor education to meet each student's unique needs. These components work together to create a more engaging and effective learning environment.
Read MoreAs a division director, it’s not always easy to get in the arena alongside faculty. The decisions I make impact teachers differently than they impact me. Setting policies is one thing, but living out those decisions daily, as my teachers do, is quite another.
Read MoreMistake Literacy offers a framework that empowers teachers and students to embrace errors as a critical part of the learning process. By implementing the strategies and dispositions outlined in Mistake Literacy, educators can create the optimal conditions for students to recognize, react to, and repair their mistakes.
Read MoreThe utilization of ChatGPT under the guidance of the CLIF Framework underscores the potential of AI in education to go beyond mere supplementation of traditional teaching methods. It demonstrates how, when thoughtfully integrated, technology can revolutionize the learning experience, making it more personalized, engaging, and self-directed.
Read MoreFor their third session in their Catalyst23+ webinar series, the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals invited Dr. Zak Cohen to share practical strategies to leverage the transformational potential of ChatGPT.
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