Download a PDF copy of this article. One of the biggest mistakes I made as a principal was believing that once the curriculum resources arrived, implementation would naturally follow. We […]
Canceling PLCs might save time on the calendar, but it costs us so much more in the long run. Research consistently shows that collaboration is one of the most powerful
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I find it challenging to deal with passive-aggressive behavior. At its core, passive aggressiveness is when someone expresses negative emotions indirectly. When I was younger, it showed up as the
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“If not now, when?” we asked ourselves as we contemplated our future. My husband had tempted fate by applying for his dream job, which was a long way from our
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Is this statement true or false: ‘The job of a school principal is impossible’? Here is what ChatGPT says, “As for whether the statement is true or false, it’s subjective
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The focus on self-care over the past few years has left many of us inspired to take better care of ourselves, which is exactly the point. That’s wonderful. Some, however,
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Every educator has sat through a meeting that felt like a waste of time. Think back to the last one you attended. Now estimate the hourly wages of everyone in
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Garth Brooks has a country song called, “Friends in Low Places”. Maybe you’ve heard of it?!? It’s also the name of his bar in Nashville, which was the setting for
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