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1. How Elementary School Principals Balance Their Workload

Author

McCabe, Cynthia Ann

Abstract

Elementary school principals in a suburban, Mid-Atlantic public school system may face challenges when balancing their workload. This problem is significant as an elementary school principal's workload could contribute to ineffective leadership. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore how these principals balance their workload and obtain their perceptions of the administrative support required to meet the daily challenges of their job. The conceptual framework is Gronn's distributed leadership model which is based on the purposeful sharing and disseminating of leadership responsibilities. The research questions explored how elementary school principals describe the challenges they have in balancing their workload and their perceptions about the support needed to meet their job responsibilities. A basic qualitative research design was used. Ten suburban, Mid-Atlantic elementary school principals were interviewed using a semi-structured interview framework. First and second phase coding was used to analyze the data to determine themes. Themes identified from the data included: (a) elementary school principals use similar strategies to manage their workload, and (b) elementary school principals need support in order to spend their time pursuing instructional leadership and developing authentic relationships. This research may lead to positive social change by improving the working conditions of elementary school principals and their overall ability to lead in order to promote a positive school climate and support the improvement of student achievement. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]

Published
2023

2. Authentic Performance of Complex Problem-Solving Tasks with an EPSS.

Author

Leighton, Chet and McCabe, Cynthia

Abstract

Just-In-Time Learning (JIT Learning) is a semester-long graduate course that teaches corporate trainers and instructional designers how to design performance improvement interventions. This course is part of a Master's program in Instructional Technology at San Francisco State University. The course has been offered three times and has been completed by a total of 38 people. Learners produce two major deliverables for this course: a paper describing a performance problem and the design of a system to address the problem, and a shorter paper explaining the design strategy. Based on final grades for the course, participants in this class can be grouped into three broad categories. The A-level performers are 38% of the total students, B-level are 17%, and C-level are 45%. An Electronic Performance Support System (EPSS) was designed and implemented to help the B-level and C-level people improve their performance. The JIT Learning EPSS was designed and developed by Infomark Software Corporation with CGM Communications and assistance from several graduate students in the Department in the first half of 2001. The JIT Learning EPSS was implemented with 15 learners in Fall 2001. For this class the grade distribution was 53% in the A-level, 20% in the B-level, and 27% in the C-level. When compared with prior classes, all of the B-level performers improved to A-level and half of the C-level improved to B-level. A formative evaluation of the system was conducted in the winter of 2002. The results suggest that the remaining C-level performers do not have a sufficient mental model of the design task. The next version of the software will focus on helping users develop and assess their mental models before they begin the design task. Includes three color figures. (Author/AEF)

Published
2002

3. The Fearless School Leader: Making the Right Decisions

Author

McCabe, Cynthia and McCabe, Cynthia

Abstract

This book identifies the six fearless decisions that school leaders need to make to be successful. The author analyzes the top fears that impede effective leadership and lower student achievement, then provides a step by step antidote that will change fear into intention, increase confidence, and produce positive results in your school. In this book, you'll learn how to: (1) approach difficult classrooms and solve the problem of low-performing teachers; (2) gain the strength to accept judgment when making controversial decisions during the change process; (3) offer trust and gain it from your staff; (4) use reflection questions and techniques to align thoughts with your best intentions; (5) "re-wire" your thinking as you examine the risks that come with change; (6) take action on standardized test results to improve student learning; and (7) feel comfortable making and implementing tough decisions. Learn how to change fear into intention so you are able to act with confidence and get the results you really want.

Published
2011

4. After three decades, I'm absolving my dad. He is forever off the hook

Author

McCabe, Cynthia

Subjects
Father-daughter relations -- Personal narratives, Parenting -- Personal narratives, Walking tours -- Personal narratives, Cholesterol, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Cynthia McCabe Someone joked recently on Twitter that all lists touting gifts for men at this time of year contain bourbon, something made out of reclaimed wood and smoked [...]

Published
2019

5. For Christmas, I'm absolving my dad. He is forever off the hook

Author

McCabe, Cynthia

Subjects
Father-daughter relations -- Personal narratives, Walking -- Personal narratives, Absolution -- Personal narratives, Cholesterol, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Cynthia McCabe Someone joked recently on Twitter that all lists touting gifts for men at this time of year contain bourbon, something made out of reclaimed wood and smoked [...]

Published
2019

6. Her bailed two days before prom, but she had a happy ending nonetheless

Author

McCabe, Cynthia

Subjects
Legal fees, Elementary schools, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Cynthia McCabe It's prom season, and every year around this time, as my Facebook feed fills up with pictures of friends' children headed out for their big night, it [...]

Published
2019

7. My date bailed two days before prom. But what happened in the end was awesome

Author

McCabe, Cynthia

Subjects
Proms (Parties) -- Personal narratives, Dating (Social customs) -- Methods, Legal fees, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Cynthia McCabe It's prom season, and every year around this time, as my Facebook feed fills up with pictures of friends' children headed out for their big night, it [...]

Published
2019

8. If someone you didn't know said he was going to kill himself, how would you react?

Author

McCabe, Cynthia

Subjects
Americans abroad -- Death of -- Social aspects, Suicide -- Social aspects, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Cynthia McCabe WASHINGTON - On Dec. 10, 2013, an American expat in Japan emailed a handful of writers, many of them Washington Post reporters, a suicide note. Under the [...]

Published
2015

9. Intersection of church and state

Author

McCabe, Cynthia

Subjects
Public schools -- Religious aspects, Public schools -- Management, Church and state, Company business management
Published
2009

10. Retail offenders

Author

McCabe, Cynthia and Miller, Tyler

Subjects
Proletariat -- Economic aspects, Working class -- Economic aspects, Working class in television -- Economic aspects, Consumer preferences -- Evaluation
Published
2009

11. Real challenges, virtual solutions: when the only road to school melts during the year, there has to be a backup plan for educating students. But virtual education may not provide all the answers

Author

McCabe, Cynthia Kopkowski

Subjects
Alaska -- Environmental aspects -- Educational aspects, Teacher turnover -- Causes of -- Educational aspects -- Environmental aspects -- Methods, Distance education -- Methods -- Appreciation -- Environmental aspects -- Educational aspects, Education, Educational aspects, Appreciation, Methods, Causes of, Environmental aspects
Abstract

Describing the towns and villages where teachers work in rural Alaska simply as 'remote,' doesn't really do the trick. Instead, let's let the Rural Educators' Handbook--drafted by NEA-Alaska for teachers [...]

Published
2009

12. Follow the money: ... especially if big business comes to town. How tax deals short schools, and what you can do about it

Author

McCabe, Cynthia Kopkowski

Subjects
Tax exemption -- Evaluation -- Influence -- Government finance -- Usage -- Forecasts and trends, Corporations -- Taxation, Public schools -- Government finance -- Forecasts and trends -- Usage, Education, Market trend/market analysis, Influence, Evaluation, Usage, Government finance, Forecasts and trends
Abstract

Every day in this country, big businesses are getting a sweetheart deal paid for by our public school children. And no, we're not talking high-interest lunch money loans. It's common [...]

Published
2009

15. It's Make-or-Break Time!

Author

McCabe, Cynthia

Subjects
*POLITICAL participation of teachers, *TEACHERS' unions, *UNITED States education system, *BUDGET cuts, *PETITIONS, *CONSTITUENTS (Persons), *POLITICAL campaigns, *POLITICAL participation, *EDUCATIONAL finance
Abstract

The article discusses political implications of the ascendancy of Republican Party candidates in 2010 U.S. state elections for education funding, arguing that U.S. teachers ought to be politically active in order to oppose funding cuts. Advice for teachers includes advice to sign a petition at EducationVotes.org/nationalpetition, to contact one's legislators, and to volunteer for a political campaign.

Published
2011

16. They want to do what?!?! Are you up on the education policy issues that could affect educators this year? Take our quiz to find out (we'll let you peek at the answers....)

Author

McCabe, Cynthia and Flannery, Mary Ellen

Subjects
Education and state -- Tests, problems and exercises, Education, Tests, problems and exercises
Abstract

Get ready for the first pop quiz of the year. This time it's personal because it's about policy and politics--specifically, how NEA is fighting to improve your working conditions, pay, [...]

Published
2009

17. Get them to try something new: overcoming students' reluctance doesn't have to be a battle

Author

McCabe, Cynthia Kopkowski

Subjects
Team learning approach in education -- Methods -- Usage, Creative activities and seat work -- Usage -- Methods, Group work in education -- Methods -- Usage, Teachers -- Practice -- Usage -- Methods, Education, Practice, Usage, Methods
Abstract

Maybe you consider it your students' Green Eggs and Ham face. Every time you want them to try something new, they arrange their features to convey clearly, 'I do not [...]

Published
2009

18. Follow the Money.

Author

MCCABE, CYNTHIA KOPKOWSKI

Subjects
*EDUCATIONAL finance, *TAXATION, *TAXATION of corporate profits, *PUBLIC schools, *TAX cuts
Abstract

This article presents information on how public schools are affected by tax breaks for businesses in 2009. It is reported that taxes on profits for corporations dropped 50 percent in the past 20 years. These drops result in budget cuts for schools and affect class size and teacher salaries. The article also discusses how organizations like the National Education Association (NEA) are working to educate the public and increase accountability.

Published
2009

20. Educator's Letter to Oprah -- 'Ask teachers'.

Author

McCabe, Cynthia

Subjects
*PUBLIC school teachers, *WOMEN television personalities
Abstract

A letter is presented from writing teacher Britton Gildersleeve to television personality Oprah Winfrey about the state of public school teachers in the U.S.

Published
2015

21. You Did It!

Author

MCCABE, CYNTHIA

Subjects
*STATISTICS, *POLITICAL participation of teachers, *TEACHER layoffs -- Law & legislation, *ACTIVISM
Abstract

The article presents statistics on political action taken by teachers associated with the National Education Association (NEA) in the U.S. in order to save the jobs of teachers and support professionals including the number of phone calls made to congressional offices, the number of email activists registered with the NEA, and the number of members who signed petitions.

Published
2010

22. Kristen Ervick.

Author

McCABE, CYNTHIA

Subjects
*RECREATION for teachers, *SKATING shows, *ICE skating
Abstract

An interview is presented with teacher and theater on ice performer Kristen Ervick. Ervick discusses the differences in the difficulty of theater on ice and figure skating. When asked about awards her team has earned she comments on the National Theatre on Ice Competition and the Nations Cup in France. She also says that she prefers the film "Blades of Glory" to "The Cutting Edge."

Published
2010

23. EVEN BUYING A GALLON OF MILK CAN PACK A PRO-UNION PUNCH.

Author

MCCABE, CYNTHIA and MILLER, TYLER

Subjects
*LABOR unions, *TEACHERS' unions, *PUBLIC schools
Abstract

The article discusses the pro-union and pro-public education motivation of retail shopping. Michael Edwards, director of Labor Outreach for the National Education Association (NEA), suggests that when someone buys a union-made product or hires a unionized service, the concept of supporting the union and promoting the rights of working families are reinforced. The shopping habits of Scott Maney, a seventh-grade social studies teacher in Springsboro, Ohio, and its effects are discussed.

Published
2009

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