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Spring 2008
Contents
Spring 2008 Director’s Report - by Steven Strull, Director, with Peggy Silva, New Hampshire
In This Issue - by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
Winter Meeting Wrap-up - by Sarah Childers, Indiana
Protocols in Practice: Triple Chalk Talk - by RoLesia Holman, North Carolina
NSRF’s Living History: An Interview with Camilla Greene - by Mary Hastings, Maine
Center of Activity Report: Pennsylvania - by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
Still Separate and Unequal: Segregation and the Future of Urban School Reform - a book review by Susan Schooler, Indiana
The Warrior Method: A Parents’ Guide to Rearing Healthy Black Boys - a book review by Camilla Greene, Pennsylvania
Research Forum Report - by Ross Peterson-Veatch, Indiana
Invite, Include, Inspire - by Scott Hutchinson, Indiana
Students at the Center: Sunday Morning - by Zoe W., California
Shanghai American School - by Julie Lindsay, China
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Contents
Winter 2008 Director’s Report - by Steven Strull, Director
In This Issue - by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
The New Meaning of Educational Change - a book review by Diana Watson, New Hampshire
Protocols in Practice – The Power of the Circle in Community Conversations about Equity - by Linda Fiorella and Dave Schmid, Colorado
NSRF’s Living History: An Interview with Linda Emm - by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
Center of Activity Report: Florida - by Pedro Bermudez and Linda Emm, Florida
Courageous Conversations Across Difference - by Camilla Greene, Pennsylvania and Kim Carter, New Hampshire
Leading the Work by Doing the Work - by Kevin Fahey, Massachusetts
Students at the Center: Using Protocols with Students in a Writing Workshop - by Peggy Silva, New Hampshire
Students at the Center: White Privilege DNA - by Peggy Silva, New Hampshire
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Contents
Fall 2007 Director’s Report - by Steven Strull, Director
In This Issue - by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
12th Annual NSRF Winter Meeting- Your Invitation
Protocols in Practice – Whose Voice? - by Kim Feicke, Oregon
Framing Equity-based Consultancy Dilemmas and Questions
Principal Accomplishments: How School Leaders Succeed - a book review by Maria Elena Rico, California
Listen In on Our Courageous Conversations About Race Book Chat - by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania, for the Book Chat group
NSRF’s Living History: An Interview with Greg Peters - by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
What Happens When We Intentionally Reflect on Our CFG’s Work? - by Ellen Key Ballock, Pennsylvania
Taking Responsibility for Anti-Muslim Discrimination in our Schools - by Sarah Childers, Indiana
An Interview with Dr. Paul C. Gorski - by Camilla Greene, Connecticut
Planting Oak Trees, Harvesting Acorns and Building towards “Reforestation” - Indiana Center of Activity Report by Ross Peterson-Veatch, Indiana
When White Educators Discipline Students of Color - by Joshua Frank, Massachusetts
NSRF Summer Activity Roundup - by Chris Jones, Indiana
Students at the Center: Collaboration + Relevant Content = Award-Winning Student Work - by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
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Contents
Spring 2007 Director’s Report - by Steven Strull, Director
In This Issue - by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
Inquiry Focus Puts Students at the Center - by Pedro “Pete” Bermudez and Linda Emm, Florida
Protocols in Practice: Interrupting Inequities - by Dave Lehman, New York
Resources for Gay and Lesbian Families and Students - by Sarah Childers and Afriyie Daniels, Indiana
Leaps - by Marjorie Larner, Colorado
NSRF’s Living History: An Interview with Kevin Horton - by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
What’s Your Question? Reflections on the Second Annual NSRF Research Forum - by Donna Reid, Texas
Winter Meeting Reflections - by Sarah Childers, Indiana
Supplement Winter Meeting materials including keynote address transcript and photos
Students at the Center: Dear Rachel - by Greg Peters, California
Ask Mr. Reyes: A Tribute to the Power of Principal Collaboration Philadelphia Area Leadership CFG - by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
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Reflecting on Winter Meeting: A First-Time Facilitator’s Thoughts - by Andy Plemmons, GeorgiaWinter 2007
Contents
Winter 2007 Director’s Report - by Steven Strull, Director
Center of Activity Report, Washington - by Holli Hanson-Moore, Washington
Into the Classroom - a Book Review by by Michaelann Kelley, Texas
Reflection on a “Protocol in Practice” - by Dave Lehman, New York
Fear, Mistrust and Misunderstanding in the Teachers’ Lounge: An Ethnography - by Lynnette Mawhinney, Pennsylvania
Interrupting Business as Usual - by David Summergrad, Massachusetts
Critical Pedagogy - by Camilla Greene, Connecticut
CFG/Equity Training and the Experience of a White Ally - by Jodi Goldberg, Wisconsin
Courageous Conversations About Race - a Book Review by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
Students at the Center: Melinda - by Greg Peters, California
NSRF’s Living History: Interview with Kim Feicke and Tanisha Davis Doss - by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
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Contents
Fall 2006 Director’s Report - by Steven Strull, Director
Taking Up the Research Challenge - by Kevin Fahey, Massachusetts
11th Annual Winter Meeting
Transformation of Body and Soul: One Hispanic Teenager's Journey into Finding "Self" - by Michaelann Kelley, Texas
A Tale of Two Schools:The Role of a Principal in a Collaborative Culture - by Debbi Laidley, California
Hip-Hop: A Crucial Addition to the Curriculum - by Camilla Greene, Connecticut
NSRF’s Living History: An Interview with Heidi Vosekas - by Peggy Silva, New Hampshire
Changing the Work: A Report from the Houston A+ Center of Activity - by Donna Reid, Texas
Results Now: How Can We Achieve Unprecedented Improvements in Teaching and Learning - a Book Review by Chris Kingsbury, Pennsylvania
"I Don't See Color, Kids are Just Kids." - by Tanisha Davis-Doss, Washington
Diversity Books for Young Children - by Sarah Childers, Indiana
Students at the Center: Protocol Structure as an Equity Pedagogy for Student-to-Student Critical Friendship - by Greg Peters, California
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Protocols in Practice: Using a Block Party to Create Dissonance and a Space for Tough Conversations - by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
Developing Facilitation: A Reflection on Apprenticeship - by Andy Plemmons, Georgia
Where in the World is the NSRF Work - a Book Review By David Leo-Nyquist, Vermont
I Am a Pencil - a Book Review by Jean Jacques Credi, Georgia
Spring 2006
Contents
Spring 2006 Director’s Report - by Frances Hensley, Interim Director
Reflections on the First Annual NSRF Research Forum - by Donna Reid, Texas
The Effective Principal - a Book Review by Gina Kaplan, Pennsylvania
Storms Swell, Paradigms Shift - by Michaelann Kelley, Texas
The Renaissance Across Difference: Engaging African American, Latino and Mainstream High School Students in the Italian Renaissance and a Tribute to Gordon Parks - by Camilla Greene, Connecticut
“Aggressive Neglect” in Urban Districts Calls for Unreasonable Action by Warriors of Justice! - by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
NSRF’s Living History: An Interview with Lakweisha Tibbs - by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
Coaching for Educational Equity: Placing Equity at the Center of New Coaches Trainings - by Camilla Greene, Connecticut
Tuning for Equity - by Mary Hastings, MaineStudents at the Center: Full-Contact Ecology - by Dan Bisaccio, Souhegan High School, Amherst, New Hampshire
Photos from the NSRF 10th Anniversary Celebration, Denver, Colorado
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Contents
Winter 2006 Director’s Report - by Daniel Baron, Co-Director
NSRF’s Partnership with La Raza: Towards a Coaching Platform for Early College High Schools - by Pedro “Pete” Bermudez, Florida
Creating Great Schools: Six Critical Systems at the Heart of Educational Innovation - a Book Review by Peggy Silva, New Hampshire
Sustaining Leadership: A Principal’s Reflection - by Scott Murphy, Colorado
It Is Not Rocket Science: The Challenge, Struggle, Will and Skill Lie Within Each of Us - by Camilla Greene, Connecticut
Essential Questions
Changing the Conversation: Reflections of Rural New Mexico Principals - by Ann House and Connie Chene, New Mexico
NSRF’s Living History: An Interview with Carrie Brennan - by Peggy Silva, New Hampshire
Coaching for Educational Equity: A Joint Effort of BayCES & NSRF - by Kim Feicke, Oregon
Willing to Be Disturbed...Flipping the Biased Script of Our Standardized Curriculum - by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania Students at the Center: How to Have a Good Conversation: By Fifth Graders at Aspen Creek K-8 - with Marjorie Larner and Their Teachers, Andrea Cipoletti and Debbie Deem, Colorado
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Contents
Fall 2005 Director’s Report - by Daniel Baron, Co-Director
Protocols in Practice: A Passionate Inquiry Into Teacher Practice - by Linda Emm, Florida
Passion Profiles
Passion Profiles Activity
Mighty Times: The Children’s March, A Teaching Tolerance & HBO Film - a Movie Review by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
Searching for Answers: A Center of Activity Emerges in Milwaukee - by Roberta (Bobbi) Aguero and LaRhonda Bearden-Steward, Wisconsin
Intelligences at the Table - by Christina Landini, Connecticut
Using a Blog to Intensify Reflections - by Donna Reid, Texas
NSRF’s Living History: An Interview with Ted Hall - by Peggy Silva, New Hampshire
Coaching for Educational Equity from the Inside Out - by Victor Cary, California
Sharing Our Stories: Tales From The First Ten Years - by JoAnn Groh, Arizona Students at the Center: Student as Learner, Teacher as Coach; Putting Collaboration to Work at S.A. Douglas High School - by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania The Role of the Inquiry Cycle in Changing Practice - by Aimee Gibbons, New Hampshire
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Contents
Spring 2005 Director’s Report - by Debbi Laidley
Learning From Student Data Protocol
Learning from Student Data Individual Teacher's Self-Reflection
Protocols in Practice - A Different Kind of Classroom: Using Protocols to Increase Student Understanding - by Dave Schmid and Cindy Gay, Colorado
Learning to See with a Third Eye: Working to Understand the Full Impact of Inequity - a Book Review by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
Indiana Center of Activity Report - by Daniel Baron, Indiana
NSRF New York - by Alan Dichter, New York
Serendipity - by John Pieper, Wisconsin
Interview with Gene Thompson-Grove - by Katy Kelly, Indiana
Special Section entitled CFG Coaches and NSRF Facilitators as Peer Observers, which consists of two articles: “Introducing and Practicing Peer Observation with New Coaches” - by Edorah Frazer, Vermont, and “Exploring Possible Applications of Peer Observation in Our Work as Coaches and Facilitators” by David Leo-Nyquist, Vermont
Students at the Center: The Harmony/VISTA Project Helps Indianapolis Students Research Student Engagement in Their Schools - by Megan Howey, Indiana
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Contents
Winter 2005 Report from the Directors - by Gene Thompson-Grove, Co-Director
Protocols in Practice: Using the Success Analysis Protocol to Unpack a Text- by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
The Practice of Freedom - by Camilla Greene, Connecticut
A Grand Slam - by RoLesia Holman, Maryland
The American School in Japan - by Margaret MacLean, Vermont
Apples and CFGs in Harmony: A “Core” Curriculum - by John Pieper, Wisconsin
Laughing and Learning - by Michaelann Kelley, Texas
Doing Principals’ CFGs - by Dave Lehman, New York
Whatever It Takes: How Professional Learning Communities Respond When Kids Don’t Learn - A Book Review by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
NSRF Centers of Activity: North East Region
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Contents
Fall 2004 Report from the Directors - by Gene Thompson-Grove, Co-Director
The Trouble with Friendship: Why Americans Can’t Think Straight About Race- A Book Review, by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
Interview with Debbi Laidley - by Katy Kelly, Indiana
School Three - The Cambridge Rindge and Latin School - by Beth Graham, Massachusetts
Houston Center of Activity Report - by Catherine Araiza, Texas
Into the Light - Reflections from a New Coach - by John Pieper, Wisconsin
Making Learning Visible - Project Zero: Learning from the Students of Reggio Emilia - by Debbie Bambino
contains images from from “Making Learning Visible” copyright Municipality of Reggio Emilia - Infant-toddler Centers and Preschools, published by Reggio Children, 2001
Inquiry Circles: An Appreciative Approach to Professional Inquiry - by Betty Bisplinghoff, Georgia
Companion Inquiry Circles Protocol
A Sad Reality - by Jonett Miniel, Texas
Letters to the Next President - What We Can Do About the Real Crisis in Public Education - A Book Review by Katy Kelly, Indiana
9th Annual NSRF Winter Meeting
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Contents
Spring 2004 Report from the Directors - by Steve Bonchek, Daniel Baron & Gene Thompson-Grove, Co-Directors
Partner Fishbowl: A Structure to Start and Deepen the Conversation - by Melissa Kagel. Vermont
Pathways - a Book Review, by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
Michigan Coalition of Essential Schools: Collaborating for Student Success - Center of Activity Report, by Nancy Fenton, Shug Brandell & Janet Bundy, Michigan
Because of the Kids - a Book Review, by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
Compassion: A Core Value of Skilled Facilitation - Insights fromThe Skilled Facilitator - by Christelle Estrada, Utah
Breaking the Rules - by Michaelann Kelley, Texas
Now What? How Our Experiences at the Winter Meeting Continue to Change Our Practice - Camilla Greene - Connecticut, Jennifer Fischer-Mueller - Massachusetts & Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
Winter Meeting Reflections - Kim Carter, New Hampshire
Mastbaum High School Students Reflect on Winter Meeting Internship - by Barbie Baez, Joe Thompson & Kim Fields, Pennsylvania
Our World Cafe - by Gregory Foote, California
NSRF Principals Seminar & Upcoming Events
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Success Analysis - by Daniel Baron, Indiana
I Must Know: Who is Quinn? - by Katy Kelly, Indiana
Coaching Lessons from Co-Rec Softball - by David Christman, Indiana
Creating Effective Small Schools - by Kim Feicke, Oregon
CFG Report- by Eric Baylin, New York
Introducing CFGs to a New Network: Fighting the Good Fight - by Pam Ayres and Mary Helen Spiri, Maryland
Students at the Center- Meaningful Learning at Jules E. Mastbaum Area Vocational Technical School - Nicole Gaughan and Students, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Center of Activity Report - Julio Feldman, Pennsylvania
NSRF's Living History- A Conversation with Sharon Allen-Hamilton- by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
NSRF Research Project - by Carrie Brennan, Arizona
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Contents
Fall 2003 Report from the Directors - by Daniel Baron, Co-Director
It's Not Magic, It's the Future - by Scott Murphy, Colorado
The New Meaning of Educational Change -a book review by Carol Nejman, Pennsylvania
Playing Doubles- Moving beyond Tag-Team Facilitation - by Nancy Mohr
Eulogy for Nancy Mohr - by Joe McDonald
Schools as Centers of Community Life - by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
What We Did Over Summer Vacation- Understanding "Our Work"; Challenging Assumptions - by Chris Jones and Camellia Cosgray, Indiana
NSRF’s Living History: A Conversation with Pete Bermudez - by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
Naming the Elephants- Breaking the Uncomfortable Silence - by Katy Kelly, Indiana
Students at the Center- Creating Community: The Spring Symposium on School Improvement - by Carrie Brennan, Arizona
A Review of Gender Equity Literature - by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
The Chattanooga, TN, Assistant Principal's CFG - Center of Activity Report, Vicki Anderson, Tennessee
8th Annual NSRF Winter Meeting
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Contents
Spring 2003 Report from the Directors - by Steve "Roc" Bonchek, Co-Director
At the Heart of Teaching: a Guide to Reflective Practice - A Book Review, by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
New Teacher Inductions - by Jim Hontz, Colorado
Eddying Out: Helping Your CFG Share Ownership of Planning and Leadership - by Jay Davis, New Hampshire
Small Schools: Ohio High School Transformation Initiative - by Camilla Greene, New Jersey
Winter Meeting Review - by Gene Thompson-Grove, Co-Director, Massachusetts
Winter Meeting 2003 Reflections
NSRF’s Living History: A Conversation with Nancy Mohr and Alan Dichter - by Peggy Silva, New Hampshire
Fires in the Bathroom - A Book Review, by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
Ridge Arts Actors and the No Child Left Behind Act - by Linda Emm Florida
The Trees are Lovely, But Where is the Forest? - by Bill Hayashi, Illinois and Carol Myers, Indiana
NSRF Chattanooga, Tennessee - Center of Activity Report, Marcy O'Neill, Tennessee
NSRF Summer Leadership Seminar on Equity
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Contents
Winter 2003 Report from the Directors - by Gene Thompson-Grove, Co-Director
Protocols In Practice: It’s Elementary! - NSRF Work at the Bernice A. Ray Elementary School by Diana Watson, Deb Franzoni and Margaret Taylor, New Hampshire
Bowling for Columbine, A Film Review - by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
Creating a Culture of Conversation - by Dave Schmid and Cindy Gay, Colorado
A Sense of Power - by Camilla Greene, New Jersey
Walking the Talk...Peer Observation of Our Facilitation, Center of Activity Report - by Jill Hudson, Washington
CES Northwest CFG Seminar Observation - by Debbi Laidley, California
Donations Sought for NSRF Scholarships
La Raza - by Pedro Bermudez and Belkis Cabrera, Florida
NSRF New York and NSRF Vermont - by Alan Dichter, New York and Margaret MacLean, Vermont
A New Teacher “Makes Room” in Her Class - by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
(includes the poem “Making Room” by Bridging the Gap members, an ELK Grove (CA) HS SEED Group, Dianna Shoop, Teacher/SEED Facilitator)
Interview with Lois Butler - by Debbie Bambino, Pennsylvania
Research°Data°Evidence
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Contents
Fall 2002 Director's Report -Daniel Baron
Protocols in Practice -MichaelAnn Kelly & Paul Gray, Houston
Schools with Spirit: Book Review -Deborah Bambino, Pennsylvania
Documenting Decisions -Betty Shockley Bisplinghoff, Sarah Bridges, Jill Hermann-Wilmarth, Tina Allen, Donna Spangler & Andy Plemmons, Georgia
Golf Progress Report -Nancy Mohr, New York
Building Professional Learning Communities -Juli Quinn, Los Angeles, California
Center of Activity: UCLA -Lisa Manning, California
Small Schools and CFG's -Steven Strull, Center for Collaborative Education, Boston, Massachusetts
And Now a Few Words With the Author... -An Interview w