Jeff Connell

2 months ago | medium.com | Jeff Connell

Jeff Connell·Follow7 min read·--Photo by Ian Schneider on UnsplashIn the first two parts of this series, we tackled the issues with the federal Department of Education, state DOEs, school boards, and districts. Now, we get to the heart of the system, individual schools, their leadership, and the teachers within them. This is where policy meets practice, where students feel the direct impact of decisions made at every level above them. It is also where resistance to meaningful change is strongest.

Feb 17, 2025 | medium.com | Jeff Connell

Jeff Connell·Follow3 min read·--Holding school, district, and school board leadership accountable is essential for fostering an educational environment where both educators and students can thrive. As a teacher and instructional coach, you possess unique insights and experiences that can drive meaningful change. This comprehensive guide explores strategies to ensure leadership accountability, supported by real-world examples and actionable steps.

Feb 6, 2025 | medium.com | Jeff Connell

Jeff Connell·Follow5 min read·--Photo by Md Mahdi on UnsplashPhoto by Nikhita Singhal on UnsplashThroughout history, the U.S. government has engaged in military interventions under the pretext of national security, democracy promotion, or humanitarian aid. Yet, behind the patriotic rhetoric, these wars often serve as vehicles for corporate greed, political power plays, and staggering levels of mismanagement.

Jan 31, 2025 | medium.com | Jeff Connell

Jeff Connell·Follow7 min read·--Photo by Compare Fibre on UnsplashThe COVID-19 pandemic forced the world to rethink education, thrusting online learning into the spotlight. For a moment, it seemed like education might finally catch up with the realities of the modern world. However, as schools returned to in-person instruction, online education was largely pushed back into the corner, treated as an emergency option rather than a transformative approach to teaching and learning.

Apr 8, 2024 | themortgagepoint.com | Jeff Connell

When a property is unoccupied, many municipalities require that the owners register the address. Known as Vacant Property Registration (VPR), these lists are a way for local governments to keep track of potentially problematic properties. The VPR process arose in response to the rise in deteriorating vacant buildings following the foreclosure crisis in 2008.