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Dr Shira Lewibowitz: Trade Negativity For Hope

Dr Shira Lewibowitz is a dynamic educator, author and entrepreneur, Shira is CEO and founder of both Revabilities and Discovery Village. Rev Abilities is a Professional Learning Academy helping educational business owners and directors bring their vision for learning...

Al Kingsley: EdTech Secrets

Al Kingsley is the CEO of NetSupport and Chair of a Multi-Academy TrustAs well as his CEO and Chair roles, Al is an FED Co-chair of two groups, Chair of the BESA EdTech Group, member of Forbes Technology Council, and chairs his regional Employment and Skills Board....

To Be Kind to Yourself, Or to Be Kind to Others? That is the Question.

To Be Kind to Yourself, Or to Be Kind to Others? That is the Question.

Imagine being the type of leader that is on the Superintendent’s speed dial list, as that’s how often you provide value.  Or when the top educator in your district subs for you at your site they are admittedly nervous to fill your shoes because your daily impact...

Christina Hidek: How To Increase Parent Involvement

Christina Hidek is a recovering attorney, and current Professional Organizer and certified PTO volunteer nerd. She founded PTO Answers 5 years ago to help empower parents to improve their child’s educational experience and school community through PTA/PTO involvement....

Why an “open door policy” is terrible advice for a principal

Why an “open door policy” is terrible advice for a principal

I have a few ENEMIES in education. One being OPEN DOOR POLICIES. They're a terrible policy to have. Here's why ... Open door policies make leaders LESS effective. Open door policies invite distraction. They force leaders to multitask (which is terrible for...

Disastrous leadership: 7 signs of a bad principal

If you are worried that you are a bad principal or assistant principal ... Or that you work for one, here are seven warning signs this might be the case. Faculty do not trust each other nor take risks Poor performance can always be linked to a lack of psychological...

Sarah Saint: Give Kids The Room To Explore Who They Are

Sarah Saint, advises and litigates on behalf of public and private educational institutions and school boards on an array of education law issues, including special education and disability issues, civil rights laws and tort claims. She has a particular focus on...

LaTonya Wilkins: Why You Should Lead Below The Surface

LaTonya Wilkins, Founder of The Change Coaches, Latonya, and her team, build cultures of belonging through customized coaching and consulting services. A sought-after keynote speaker, she has inspired audiences all over the world, and was featured on a list of most...

22 Best Books for School Principals

22 Best Books for School Principals

If you are anything like me, you are devoted to learning so I hope you really get value from reading this post on the best books for school principals. These great educational leadership books have influenced my own practice deeply. We have also read many of these...