relationships
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Leading in Tough Times
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“When the principal sneezes, the school catches a cold.” So says Todd Whitaker, author of many great leadership books, including What Great Principals Do Differently: 18 Things that Matter Most. I love this quote, because it sums up everything I believe about the importance of the role of school principal. The principal has the greatest…
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Making My Learning Visible
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Every day I ask staff members to think, learn and reflect. As John Spencer, teacher blogger extraordinaire (@johntspencer) reminds us, being in a classroom is a tough, demanding job. It’s easy to forget that when you leave the classroom. I can talk about program and assessment in a session or from the safety of my…
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Fresh Eyes on Back to School
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If you’re an educator, parent or guardian, chances are you’ve attended your fair share of Meet the Teacher events at the beginning of the school year. Maybe you’ve wandered through the school, looking at your child’s locker or desk, bought a cupcake or two at the bake sale, or listened to a 45 minute presentation…