Cell Phones in the classroom

Cell phones have been a problem in middle schools and high schools. Alabama is working on a solution. Instead of banning cell phone use they are looking at ways to use them in the classroom as research tools....way to go Alabama.
What do you think?

What bothers you about schools today?

In my preparation for becoming a principal, the area I see as a concern is communication. I wish that the superintendent, assistant superintendent, board members, and all directors could make contact with every school. Communication needs to begin on the inside of a building and spread through the layers of district personnel. When decisions are made whether building or district, I like to know why, or possibly have input with decision making. I think our district is moving in that direction, and change can take a long time. Being proactive and thinking how teachers, parents, and staff will feel about decisions would be an excellent first step.

I was so excited during a staff meeting I attended for my internship. My experience and ideas were tapped into and I felt validated. I felt like I was a vital part of the staff.
Everyone should feel this way. Communication within each school, parents, community, and with the central office would be an area that I believe would trickle down to benefit the learner. What do you think?

Successful Schools: From Research to Action Plans

This is the link to, "Successful Schools: From Research to Action Plans" by Willard R. Daggett, Ed.D.
President, International Center for Leadership in Education

What do you think of the article?