TL;DR: Even when you hold a leadership position, you still learn new things every day. Make sure your reasons for asking staff to produce something are clear and be sure to communicate the “why.” Even though I’m the principal, and have been doing this for a long time, doesn’t mean I don’t occasionally learn a lesson! I have a very … Read More
The Art of Reflection
TL;DR: Reflection informs our thinking and supports continuous growth. Reflect on your priorities, core values, personal and professional goals, and determine your next steps. Tools for reflection include journaling, meditating, walking/hiking, art, sticky notes, exercise, blogging, and more. Fifteen weekly reflection questions for educators are shared. When teachers and students transitioned to remote learning, social distancing, and working from home, … Read More
Spring Break: Relax. Rejuvenate. Reinvent. Blog Series
Blog Overview Spring break is the time of the school year when we need to relax and prepare for the end of the year all at the same time! This school year is one like we’ve never before experienced in our careers—no matter how long you have been in education. Are you looking for tips for making time for yourself … Read More
Reflection Guides Continuous Improvement
TL;DR: Reflection empowers deeper thinking that can guide discussions and continuous improvement. Questions to guide reflection for teachers, students, and both teachers/students are shared. Educators should be commended for empowering hope, optimism, courage, curiosity, and resilience during this unique school year. This continues to be one of the most complicated and challenging times for education, but also an exciting opportunity … Read More
The Three Stages Of The Pandemic
TL;DR: We can develop multiple scenarios and begin to recover from the devastating effects of COVID-19 on education. Use surveys, focus groups, SWOT analysis, and questions to drive the work of educators during all three stages of the pandemic. As teachers and students continue the second semester of the 2020-21 school year, there is uncertainty about the learning environment, student … Read More