Effective school leadership is a lonely voyage without collaborating partners. When a leader understands distributed leadership and emboldens a cadre of like-minded colleagues to use their knowledge and skills to advance a school mission, loneliness turns into camaraderie. A cadre … Continue reading
To Stop Teacher Shortages and Attrition Pay More and Support Better
“Is the grass really greener elsewhere?”. Many teachers consider this question at several times in their careers. Actually, the question is not worded correctly. “Is the grass where I stand green enough for me now and for my future” is … Continue reading
Summer Is Time for Refreshing Teachers and Refreshing Lesson Plans
Before you teach last year’s lessons again, review, evaluate, and adjust. Schools do not provide time for this important work, so make it an August task. Your students will appreciate your efforts. Continue reading
Educating Problem Solvers
We get what we settle for, and today’s education creates Jeopardy players not problem solvers. We need mandates that make problem solving a school curriculum and grad requirement. Continue reading
School Faces Once Etched Are Forever Memories
Time does not diminish the significance of childhood, school friends. Their faces, personalities, and good traits are indelibly etched in our memory. Continue reading