A Principal's Reflections

MAY 28, 2023

In my early days as an administrator, I thought that a positive school culture was one where strict rules were created and consistently enforced to keep students focused on learning. To gain deeper insight and strategies on how to make this a reality be sure to check out Digital Leadership and Disruptive Thinking.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In that case, this episode offers actionable insights into teacher leadership, classroom experimentation, and the power of doing less to achieve more. Is this just like a secret for principals that a principal can just come in and change a school or give us the background of leadership? How to school leadership help you?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 19, 2023

Serving at Reagan High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Misa has made a profound impact through her dynamic approach to educational leadership. This episode is a must-listen for those looking for inspiration on how to be a great assistant principal and seeking practical advice on successfully navigating the challenges of school leadership.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

APRIL 9, 2020

I need to summarize more concretely some of the key leadership behaviors and support structures that I have heard about in the Coronavirus Chronicles interviews , but in the meantime I thought I would share the following chart. If you have thoughts about how I should change it, let me know! This chart is definitely a draft.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 1, 2021

In Leadership and the New Science , Margaret Wheatley noted: Scientists now describe how order and form are created not by complex controls, but by the presence of a few guiding formulas or principles repeating back on themselves through the exercise of individual freedom. Experiences? Related Posts.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2021

Today’s sponsor is the Stone Soup Leadership Institute. As a thank you gift to teachers, the Stone Soup Leadership Institute is offering a free copy of their upcoming book. When asked about the students profiled in the book, the Stone Soup Leadership Institute shared, “Lilly’s story is one of 100 stories about rising leaders.

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The 21st Century Principal

AUGUST 3, 2014

Most of us did not eat them because we thought they were good for us; we ate them because they were on our plate. 21 Century School Leadership eating mindfully exercise leadership role models' The inevitable second part to that statement was almost always, "They''re good for you." I have always liked green beans.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2024

Tools like ChatGPT have quickly destabilized our thoughts about the future of school and work. Power Skills, which include creativity, collaboration, resilience, leadership and critical thinking , make all other skills more effective. But we know that skills like leadership, creativity and decision-making never go out of fashion.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 23, 2021

[To celebrate our upcoming book, Leadership for Deeper Learning , I am publishing an excerpt each day for a week before its release. We think that this book makes a unique contribution to what we know about leadership in deeper learning schools. Also, every main chapter concludes with Key Leadership Behaviors and Support Structures.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 19, 2022

A hearty congratulations to all of the hosts for their continued hard work and the awesome, thought-provoking discussions that they continue to spark. Leadership Day 2010 – The final list! These awards are well deserved! Related Posts. What I’ve been up to: Silver Lining for Learning. Where does 21st Century teaching begin?

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Through a coaching lens, I was able to generate topics for posts that I thought people would find value in and appreciate. On the flip side, I have witnessed some of the most extraordinary practices that have been implemented with fidelity. This is no small feat considering the environment that a pandemic had and continues to create.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 20, 2019

Eric Sheninger on episode 496 Eric Sheninger has rewritten his popular book Digital Leadership. Get Version two of his book now – [link] Eric Sheninger’s Bio as Submitted Eric is a Senior Fellow and Thought Leader on Digital Leadership & Learning with the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE).

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 31, 2021

We must not re-open unless we’ve re-thought and re-imagined. Although many scholars have noted the revolutionary potential of major crises (see, e.g., Prewitt, Weil, and McClure, 2011; Harris, 2020), Boin and Hart (2003) stated that there are inherent tensions between crisis management and reform-oriented leadership. References.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JUNE 19, 2020

Thought I’d post a quick update on how my new summer Master’s seminar, Leadership for Social Justice , is going. We are trying to approach the class through a very broad social justice lens, which means that we’re discussing a variety of different school leadership equity contexts. I’ve got six students in the class.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

The answer is and has been right in front of us, and that’s digital leadership. Here are some of my thoughts from 2013 , which have aged nicely: Digital leadership considers recent changes such as ubiquitous connectivity, open-source technology, mobile devices, and personalization. So, where do we begin?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

New library of thought leadership resources will support creation of dynamic digital learning environments. We hope educators nationwide will view these thought-leadership presentations, borrow these powerful ideas, and apply them to their own school districts.”.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 20, 2020

I thought it would be good to check in with schools and see how they’re responding in the wake of this global pandemic. Supporting effective technology integration and implementation: 2012 ISTE Leadership Forum #isteLF12. I invite you to join me for the Coronavirus Chronicles , a series of 10-minute check-ins with educators all over.

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ViewSonic Education

JULY 19, 2023

Understanding how to run effective meetings is a major part of successful business leadership, and communication plays a crucial role in this. As an article from Forbes on body language in leadership points out , people make snap judgments based on your body language.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

I thought I would describe a little of that work below… Redesigning lessons with Virginia teachers. Instructional leadership with Virginia administrators. On Monday and Tuesday, I introduced them to the 4 Shifts Protocol but we adopted more of an instructional leadership lens, not just a teaching lens.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 6, 2024

in K-12 Leadership and ongoing certification pursuit as a Confidence Coach, Barb is dedicated to supporting educators in reducing burnout and boosting their confidence. This involves reframing negative thoughts into positive ones, focusing on constructive problem-solving, and avoiding dwelling on problems without seeking solutions.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 8, 2020

with Policy Leader and teacher Joseph Fatheree The Covid-19 Education Question: Is this Really Learning?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

AUGUST 15, 2014

This post is part of Scott McLeod’s Leadership Day 2014. Therefore, I’m sending you on a mission to have a conversation with your leadership about changing how meetings are organized at your school. This is an important conversation and we want our leadership to listen. Mission: Value Your Time.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

For more news on school success, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership page The International Monetary Fund (IMF) calculated global economic output loss will total $28 trillion dollars between 2020 and 2025 as the result of the COVID-19 virus that impacted businesses and education. This sentiment could address leadership in education.

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Hapara

APRIL 13, 2022

para was singled out for the global leadership of its CEO, Wayne Poncia and once again for its innovation of student-centered technologies. . para, Wayne Poncia won the EdTech Leadership Award for Global Leadership , and H?para Winner: Wayne Poncia for EdTech Leadership Award for Global Leadership. The post H?para

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JUNE 19, 2020

Thought I’d post a quick update on how my new summer Master’s seminar, Leadership During a Crisis , is going. We are trying to approach the class with a very broad leadership lens. We are trying to approach the class with a very broad leadership lens. I’ve got six students in the class.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 7, 2022

I served on the initial advisory board for ISTE’s Standards for Education Leaders (back then, they were the NETS-A) and in 2016 I received ISTE’s global Award for Outstanding Leadership. I’ll be sharing my thoughts and experiences as I go through the certification program this year… ]. Related Posts.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Evan is author of The Ten- Minute Principal and The Principal’s Leadership Sourcebook: Practices, Tools, and Strategies for Building a Thriving School Community. Evan’s talk has stories of his leadership journey, challenges, and choices he made along the way. The Robb Review Blog focuses on looking ahead, not looking back.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 3, 2021

Pedagogical leadership can pave the way. Is the work that they engage in thoughtful and providing an opportunity for discourse and collaboration? It is important to note that administrators play a crucial role in how they support their teachers with feedback on the elements listed above.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2024

We really need to be thoughtful and use our resources in a way that’s meaningful. Our teachers work hard—there’s lots of thought, planning, and differentiation. They also receive strategies and tools to make it as easy as possible for them to use MAP Growth data to inform their instruction for all students. “We

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 10, 2019

Leadership is leadership. Leadership is both an art and a science with the goal of moving the masses towards achieving a common goal. Not only does it align with what we know about effective leadership, but it also reminds us to keep our focus on the important stuff. One final thought. Don’t dwell on the mistake.

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eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2023

It also shows the importance of building a comprehensive leadership framework that includes transparent expectations and includes specialized support touchpoints – from onboarding to thoughtful professional development opportunities.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

I love the following quote from Laura Garnett : Leadership is shifting from telling everyone what to do to empowering others to come up with the best and brightest ideas that have either never been thought of before or implemented and acted upon in a respective environment.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 5, 2023

.” Heading Title 80 Days of AI and HI Administrators Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education High School Grades 9-12 (Ages 13-18) How to Guides.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2024

The event provides leadership development skills, offers a psychologically safe space to process our experiences and nurtures the spirit of brotherhood and community needed to sustain our worth and our work. At this year’s retreat, Lester Young Jr., Is it marked by enthusiasm, love and care, and purposeful focus?

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The Thinking Stick

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

His past leadership positions within the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) include co-chair of the Social Justice Task Force and African American Subcommittee, chair of the Multicultural Affairs and Social Justice Committees, and Virginia Delegate to the NASP Leadership Assembly.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast During the edLeader Panel “ Mastering the Art of Building Your Ed Leadership Network ,” a distinguished panel of educators and industry veterans engaged in a thought-provoking discussion centered around leveraging personal networks to maximize educational outcomes in their respective districts.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 1, 2021

Forest Service to putting out fires in the classroom, education was the last place that Rachael thought she’d end up. Sandy Grade School has been recognized by the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) as a Model School for closing the achievement gap. Rachael George – Bio as Submitted.

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