TL;DR: Teachers and administrators have expressed a loss of control during the COVID pandemic. Learning agility is our ability to learn, adapt, unlearn, and relearn to keep up with constantly changing conditions. Clarity, scenario planning, and communication are three areas that provide agility for school teams. Got my own mind I want to make my own decisions When it has … Read More
Demystify the Game of School for Students and Families
TL;DR: At every level from K-12, be clear on what readiness means for the next level. Demystify the game of school for students and families by using family-friendly language to explain what a student needs to do to prepare for the next grade level. If your school district has defined readiness for each grade level, then communicate the goal with … Read More
The Role of the Perpetrator, Victim, Bystander, and Upstander
TL;DR: Teachers and administrators make multiple decisions each day. These decisions can have a long-lasting impact on a student. When making decisions as an administrator or school team, they should ask three questions about access, inclusion, and equity. There needs to be a sense of urgency to ensure we prepare each learner for the next level. We need to be … Read More
The Road to the Principalship
TL;DR: The road to the principalship involves the following five behaviors and demonstrated leadership skills developed over time with evidence of action: good leaders ask great questions, build relationships, stand out in the crowd, and are risk-takers and collaborative leaders. The words on the resume should match the leader’s actual work in schools. Each spring, assistant principals begin applying for … Read More
Create a Daily Scorecard
TL;DR: Educators can create a daily scorecard in order to reflect and measure progress towards the things that matter most. This post shares a daily scorecard for teachers, counselors, and both school and district administrators. If you are a teacher or an administrator, you can either let others define your success or you can create a daily scorecard. Teachers and … Read More