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You Can’t Avoid Resistance
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“If you don’t like resistance, don’t go into leadership.” What a show stopper! Today, Andy Hargreaves presented at a conference for Ontario senior leaders where he finished up with this quote. There was an immediate buzz of laughter and agreement in the room. I have never heard it put just like that, but it’s so true. Hargreaves’…
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Champion, Promote, Defend, Support
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Everyone deserves a champion. We find it easy to support and defend the people we love. When it comes to our work, it’s also effortless to champion those who think the same way we do. Surrounding ourselves with like minded people is very comfy. When I first started using Twitter for professional networking and learning…
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Goodbye! Goodbye!
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What should we wave goodbye to in education, for once and for all? There are obvious answers: word search puzzles, homework projects, some would say cursive writing, focus on standardized high stakes testing. It’s a big list. I wish that we could change the subject and department silos in secondary school. Yes, that’s right. I…
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Take the Stairs!
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I arrive on the third floor breathing hard from taking the stairs. You’d think it would be get easier. I work in a beautiful new three level building. There’s an elevator – of course – to make sure the building is accessible and assist with moving large equipment and materials around the building. I totally understand…
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First Day = Best Day
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The first day of school is the best day of the year. Every September holds the promise of hopes and dreams of students, families and staff. Students arrive ready to learn, probably more than any other day. It’s the day to connect with them, have fun, and help kids feel successful so they look forward to…
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Looking Back – Planning Forward
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Our school year is drawing to a close. It’s a frantic time as all educators finish up year end tasks and plan for important occasions like graduation and even closing ceremonies. And yet… June is the perfect time for reflection. July can be too late; we’ve already checked out and started vacation. In August, the…