TL;DR: Having productive debates and conflicts can help teams move beyond the status quo. This can be difficult because, unlike the corporate world, teachers have little time within the day to collaborate. Constructive collaboration is necessary to move teachers forward rather than avoiding conflict because it is easier. Show me which topic or issues cause your school staff to “Circle … Read More
5 Myths of Continuous Improvement
TL;DR: Find the right priorities and develop goals around those priorities. What do we want students to be able to do? What are the learning targets? How do we determine progress? Don’t wait for all staff to be on board. Allow all staff to have a voice. Success of Students The work of school teams determines the success of the … Read More
The Mastermind: Coaching Leaders with Daniel Bauer
In Episode 49 of the Time for Teachership Podcast, I am talking with Daniel Bauer a self-proclaimed unorthodox ruckus maker and leadership coach. He is also the author of Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader. We discuss some action steps you can take as a leader, some great reads to support your growth, and the top 3 objections (and … Read More