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The one action all educators must take to fuel the classroom shift to inquiry…

By Randy Ziegenfuss

The one action all educators must take to fuel the classroom shift to inquiry…

I read a post the other day from Ross Cooper titled Inquiry is king. Here’s why…  In any progressive vision for learning where students exercise agency, inquiry is a non-negotiable, and this needs to be the direction where we are headed for our schools and classrooms. I do wonder, though, how we as educators are […]

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The one question school leaders and parents aren’t talking about…

By Randy Ziegenfuss

The one question school leaders and parents aren’t talking about…

In the book Illuminate from Nancy Duarte and Patti Sanchez there is an inspiring quote reminding us of one of the primary responsibilities of leadership today: Leaders anticipate the future. They stand at the edge of the known world, patrolling the border between “now” and “next” to spot trends. They help others see the future, […]

Filed Under: Digital Transformation, Leadership

#edleadership in a 1099 world

By Randy Ziegenfuss

#edleadership in a 1099 world

Earlier this year I had the opportunity to have a conversation with Dr. Rod Berger as part of a series of interviews he is doing with Superintendents across the country. It was a great conversation in which I had the opportunity to share the work here in Salisbury Township School District. In the interview, we talk about […]

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Meet 9 innovative education thought leaders!

By Randy Ziegenfuss

One of our goals this year in Salisbury Township School District is to revisit and revise our beliefs and vision for teaching and learning. As part of the learning process, we have been connecting with innovative thought leaders – experts in creativity, personalized learning, assessment and other areas of current educational innovation. Through these connections, […]

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School Leadership Meets Mindfulness: 3 Strategies

By Randy Ziegenfuss

School Leadership Meets Mindfulness: 3 Strategies

As part of Educon 2.8, I was able to attend Dr. Spike Cook‘s session on mindfulness: Balancing Connection and Isolation with Mindfulness. I’ve been interested in the topic for several years, making it’s practice a goal that I’ve achieved with mixed success. Mindfulness is particularly important for school leaders as our workday is often filled […]

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Generation Z and the World of Work: 3 Resources to Spark Conversation

By Randy Ziegenfuss

Generation Z and the World of Work: 3 Resources to Spark Conversation

As we develop our vision for learning in K12, are we considering the future landscape of work? I admit, this is not an area I’ve explored much. But I need to. We all need to if we are providing a relevant education to our learners. The world of work is changing, and all signs indicate […]

Filed Under: Leadership, Learning

Generation Z: 5 Questions to Change Your Practice

By Randy Ziegenfuss

Generation Z: 5 Questions to Change Your Practice

Generation Z: Born after the late 90s. Today’s K-12 learners. Do we really know this generation and their learning needs and preferences? What are our adult assumptions regarding Generation Z’s online identity, privacy, social media addiction, bullying, and digital literacy? Let’s have a conversation about today’s generation. Identity: How do we help our learners become […]

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Leadership: An Often Missing Piece in Systemic Transformation

By Randy Ziegenfuss

Leadership: An Often Missing Piece in Systemic Transformation

After reading the Education Week article Why Ed Tech Is Not Transforming How Teachers Teach, I was reminded of how often our conversations around digital transformation are misguided: Should we really be expecting “ed tech” to transform how teachers teach? The article mentions next to nothing about leadership and the role of the school leader […]

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6 Critical Factors of Success for Designing Transformational Learning Experiences

By Randy Ziegenfuss

6 Critical Factors of Success for Designing Transformational Learning Experiences

This post is co-authored with Lynn Fuini-Hetten. The challenge One of the greatest challenges within any digital transformation is bringing about systemic change. Many schools and districts, including our own, have pockets of innovation where teachers are creating learning environments and opportunities for students that push toward personalized learning and meaningful uses of technology. The […]

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Digital Transformation: 2 Proven Strategies for Uncovering the Why

By Randy Ziegenfuss

Digital Transformation: 2 Proven Strategies for Uncovering the Why

Enter “k12 digital transformation why” into Google and what you’ll see is a fair number of school districts undertaking digital learning initiatives driven by putting devices in the hands of all students – 1:1 and BYOD. And this is what seems to be the focus…the device, confirming what I see in many schools and school […]

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About Working At The Edge:

My name is Randy Ziegenfuss, and I'm a retired public school superintendent and a life-long educator with over 34 years experience developing a passion for teaching, learning, leadership and technology. <read more...>

I first came across the phrase working at the edge while learning about the work of Marzano, et al. School Leadership That Works: From Research to Results. In this work, the researchers define 21 responsibilities of the school leader, one being change agent. A change agent is defined as one who is, "...willing to challenge school practices that have been in place for a long time and promoting the value of working at the edge of one's competence."

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