My brilliant co-author of What Makes a Great Principal, George Couros, shares one simple learning norm when working with groups of educators–engage in learning in the way you want your […]
5 Zones of Engagement for Professional Learning Read Post »
The best job I ever had was being a principal. Hands down. Loved the challenges, loved the huge impact of the work, and I loved being the person that so
Principals: It’s not you, it’s the job. Read Post »
Written by Dr. Emily Freeland and Allyson Apsey (PDF of this article is linked here.) One of our favorite questions from a teacher recently was, “So, we should teach like
Teach Like a Scientist: PLCs and Action Research Read Post »
What sets apart a conversation with someone who helps others feel smart despite varying levels of experience and college degrees from a conversation that triggers defensiveness and feelings of inadequacy?
Generous Conversations: Inspiring Hope, Collaboration and Action in Every Interaction Read Post »
I was talking with a principal friend the other day, and he said that the difference between us is that I am a “teacher-centered principal” and he is a “student-centered
What Type of Principal Are You? Read Post »
One of the most powerful questions to ask a new teacher is, “Where do you feel valued in your work at school?” In schools where new teachers are wrapped in
Who is mentoring your new teachers? Read Post »
What sign do you think is most compelling? One might think that fear of dying would be most compelling. Yet, research proves that not to be true. Fear of not
Harnessing the Power of Social Norming to Support Teacher Collaboration Read Post »
What sign do you think is most compelling? One might think that fear of dying would be most compelling. Yet, research proves that not to be true. Fear of not
Harnessing the Power of Social Norming to Support Classroom Culture Read Post »
Creating a culture of coaching in any environment starts with trust and relationships. But, coaching does not stop there. Positive relationships and trust are the basis of healthy collegial connections
Six Steps to Create a Culture of Fearless Coaching Read Post »
The million-dollar question: when are we going to have the conversation about supporting principals with shifting from reactive to proactive? When will principals have the opportunity to start aligning their daily behaviors to leadership best practices? What needs to be taken off their plates and what do they need to prioritize? And, how can the district support principals to make this shift happen?
A Million-Dollar Question about School Leadership Read Post »
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