TL;DR: School leaders face constant change which impacts their daily decisions. So they need a new skill set: learnability. Learnability can happen in three ways: (1) lead by asking better questions (2) cognitive flexibility to navigate change and adapt (3) unlearning and relearning allows leaders to be responsive to new problems. Review reflective questions for school leaders. Change is constant … Read More
Sub Better: Set High Expectations for Learning
TL;DR: Student learning can still take place when the teacher is not there. Hold students accountable for their own learning every day. Providing high-quality materials for teaching and learning is a shared responsibility. Learn tips for teachers and administrators to set high expectations for learning. Set High Expectations for Learning Think back to your elementary school days. Do you remember … Read More
107. High School Students Take Over the Pod!
About 30 high school students at the 6th Annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit hosted by MIAA/MSAA created their own podcasts during a one-hour breakout session. This episode showcases their voices. Student Groups Discuss… Gentrification Creating Inclusive Sports Communities Unified Sports Programs “True Intentions” Misconceptions of Teenagers Gendered Issues at School (and Student Activism) Racism at School “Accepting” Others (with … Read More
The Special One
TL;DR: We can’t reach the mind before we touch the heart. Focus on relationship building while still holding high expectations for students. It’s important to make each student feel special. The Favorite My grandma is 98 years old. She has 6 children, 7 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. Of her grandchildren, I am her only granddaughter, automatically making me the favorite. … Read More
Overwhelmed to Organized: Time Management
TL;DR: How to move from feelings of overwhelm to being organized? Create a system of productivity that works for you. Time management strategies include categorizing your list, blocking off time, and setting goals. Overwhelmed to Organized: Time Management Alarm goes off. I roll out of bed and hit the ground running. Work out, get kids and myself ready, pack lunches, … Read More
