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NEWS & EVENTS



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This page features latest news, information, links to new resources and event information on Dr. Blackburn and her latest activities.

Updated regularly, please bookmark us and check back here often for the latest support news.


FREE MARCH 20 WEBINAR

VICTORY WITH VOCABULARY IN K-12

A solid base of vocabulary is always a key for our students to be successful learners". I am thrilled be a part once again of Share My Lesson's Virtual Conference for '24. I hope you can join me for this FREE webinar which is also available for one hour PD credit and includes a certificate of completion, as we discuss the importance of content vocabulary in science, social studies, and math and the different ways students learn in those areas. I hope to see you there to share in the conversation together. Thank you! LEARN MORE & REGISTER TODAY


JANUARY 8TH 2024

NEW BLOG SERIES : DISCUSSING TEACHER MOTIVATON FOR 2024

Dr. Blackburn has just published her new blog on the important and timely topic of teacher self motivation - the new series is entitled "On Your Worst Day You Are Still Someone's Best Hope: Discussing Teacher Self Motivation for 2024". This special 2-part blog series is available exclusively at Dr Blackburn's website as aprt of her onoing "Open Book" Blog Series where the most relevant topices for teachers and leaders are discussed with supppriting resources provided. READ NOW

DECEMBER 15th 2023 

NEW PODCAST WITH DR BLACKBURN

Dr Blackburn was just the guest on UNLEASH LEARNING TV. With a discussional episode "Rigorous Ciriculum: How to Tell if it's Happening at Your School". We hope you have the chance to listen to this informative episode. 

LISTEN NOW 

DECEMBER 9th 2023

4 PART BLOG SERIES : "WHAT IMPACTS MOTIVATION FOR TEACHERS" NOW AVAILABLE TO READ

The complete for part blog series "What Impacts Motivation for Teachers" is now availble to read as part of      

Dr Blackburn's blog series "Open Book". Featuring four important chapters

1] Do you have staff who are not motivated?

2] Listening: A key skill for leaders

3] Being an authentic leader

4] How do I build leadership Capacity in my school?

READ THE FULL SERIES NOW

NOVEMBER 29th 2023

NEW IMPORTANT & TOPICAL ARTICLE FOR THE EDUCATOR

Dr Blackburn recently penned a new and important article for Australia's leading magazine and site for senior educators The Educator, in which she discussed handling discussion of current world crises and cultural debate in our classroom.  An important article which we hope you can read. READ NOW

NOVEMBER 3RD 2023

NEW PODCAST APPEARANCE: PRINCIPAL CENTER RADIO

A new eposide of the great podcast series "Principal Center Radio" with host Justin Baeder and featuring Dr. Barbara Blackburn is now live and avilable to listen. Listen to the Podcast

SEPTEMBER 15th 2023

NEW ARTICLE "6 WAYS SCHOOL LEADERS CAN GROW TEACHER TRUST"

A new article from school leadership expert - Ron Williamson, and Barbara Blackburn entilted "6 Ways School Leaders can Grow Teacher Trust" is now avilable at MiddleWeb.com Read the Article Today

SEPTEMBER 12th 2023

IMPROVING TEACHER MORALE & MOTIVATION: LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES THAT BUILD STUDENT SUCCESS NOW AVAILABLE

Our new book dedicated to the important and topical conversation of motivatiing and supporting our wonderful teachers in this current environment is now availble to buy. Our publisher Routlege Eye in Education is offering a 20% discount for a limited time. Read More or Order Today

SEPTEMBER 3RD 2023

NEW "OPEN BOOK" BLOG ENTRY IS NOW LIVE

Providing two "NEW" practical and ready-to-implement examples for your social studies and arts language classroom - Dr. Blackburn has a new OPEN BOOK BLOG entry now available to read. . Read Now

SEPTEMBER 1ST  2023

NEW EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH DR. BLACKBURN NOW AVILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD

There has never been a more critical time to ensure we are keeping the conversation open in showing our support for our teachers and implementing the right steps to improve their morale and motivation. In time for her new book released on Sept 5th - "Improving Teacher Morale and Motivation", we have published a new and EXCLUSIVE interview with Dr.Blackburn. Click to Download and Read

AUGUST 23rd 2023

NEW "OPEN BOOK" BLOG ENTRY IS NOW LIVE

A new "Open Book" Blog entry by Dr. Blackburn has just been posted. Detailing examples of rigorous instruction in the math and science classroom, there is a practical example for both the elementary and high school classroom. We hope you have the chance to read. Read Now

AUGUST 18th 2023

NEW FACEBOOK PAGE FOR TEACHERS & LEADERS

Dr. Blackburn has lauched a NEW Facebook Page entitled "Barbara Blackburn Education", designed to be the home of  all associated news, tips and resources on the social media platform in relation to her collaboration with educators. We hope you will visit and "follow" us on this new page to continue our conversation and work together on "excellence in education". Click to View

AUGUST 11th 2023

NEW "OPEN BOOK" BLOG BY DR.BLACKBURN IS NOW LIVE

Dr. Blackburn has just launched her new blog and exclusive articles section to her webiste. Called "Open Book: Sharing Conversations on Excellence in Education" - you will find regular topical discussions, resources and exclusive articles designed to support your learning and share in the exchange of ideas together. Updated regulary we hope you have the chance to visit. Read Now

August 10th 2023

NEW EXCLUSIVE ARTICLE

SCHOOL 4 DAYS A WEEK - HOW IT'S A GAMECHANGER

Dr. Blackburn has just released her new execlueive article for this site. Entitled "School 4 Days a Week - How its a Gamechanger for Teaches and Students - you can download this important topical article FREE today. Click to Download

10 Best FREE educational leadership articles

August 1st 2023

Dr. BLACKBURN'S TOP 10  ARTICLES FOR LEADERS

- PART OF OUR SUMMER READING SERIES

Dr.Blackburn has just released her "Top 10" recommended articles for educational leaders in preparation and to provide support to leaders for the upcoming commencement of the new school year. FREE and available to read and share now.

Click to Read

July 26th 2023

Dr. BLACKBURN'S TOP 10 ARTICLES FOR TEACHERS - PART OF OUR SUMMER READING SERIES

As part of our Summer Reading Series designed to support educators and leaders ahead of the new school year - Dr. Blackburn has selected her Top 10 articles for teachers in a NEW currated collection to view.

Click to read

July 13th 2023

NEW BOOK by Dr. BLACKBURN RELEASED THIS SEPTEMBER

Dr. Blackburn's NEW book will be released this September and is availble for pre-order NOW. This new book takes an in-depth focus on student learning as it relates to teacher motivation in these 'ongoing' challegening times for educators. Includes FREE suite of downloadable support resources.

Click to Read More or Order Today

NEW ACEL WEBINAR ANNOUNCED

"RIGOR IN YOUR CLASSROOM"

Dr. Blackburn has a new instructional webinar announced for 8th November 2023. Conducted with The Australian Council for Educational Leaders, this webinar includes a FREE bonus copy of Rigor in Your Classroom: A Toolkit for Teachers with every registration.

Learn More or Register Today

July 1st 2023

SERVING EDUCATIONAL EQUITY

Dr. Blackburn wrote the foreward for the new book "Serving Educational Equity". Highly recommeded by Dr.Blackburn this new book is worth your time to check out.

Click to Read More or Order Today

June 19th 2023

5TH ANNIVERSARY OF RIGOR IS NOT A FOUR LETTER WORD

It is the 5th anniversary of Dr. Blackburn's influential and international best-seller "Rigor is NOT a Four Letter Word'. Available now the book comes with a suite of FREE downloadable resources. Click to Learn More.

June 11th 2023

120 FREE ARTICLES FOR TEACHERS

Our FREE article page for Teachers has now been updated with a new array of articles. Across differentiation, rigor, assessment, motivation and more - there are now over 120 FREE articles from Dr.Blackburn avilable now to support you. Updated regualry Click to View Now!

May 26th 2023

"NEW" RESOURCES PAGE DESIGNED FOR PARENTS NOW AVAILABLE

Dr. Blackburn's "Resources & Information Page" created specifically for parents is now live on barbarablackburnonline.com. Parent engagement  and their relationships with teachers are key to student success and this page is dedicated to providing information to assit parents and invite them into the conversation as part of their vital role in student learning. Visit our Parents Page

May 21st 2023

4 REASONS FOR OPTIMISM ABOUT PUBLIC EDUCATION

Dr. Blackburn's new article for Middleweb.com looks at four reasons to remain optimistic about the America's public school system in 2023. Entitled "4 Reasons for Optimism About Public Education" -

 Click to Read Today.

March 21st 2023

NEW  FREE ON DEMAND WEBINAR

Dr. Blackburn's latest webinar is now availble FREE ON DEMAND at ShareMyLesson.com. Entitled "Let's Up the Rigor: K-12 Instructional Strategies it comes with bonus free resources and is avulable for 1 hour PD Credit. 

Click to Learn More or to View 

February 14th 2023

DR. BLACKBURN RANKED #7 IN GLOBAL EDUCATION

We are thrilled to announce Dr. Barbara Blackburn has been ranked No#7 Global Guru's in Education for 2023. Click to Read More



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