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The Art of Gathering Family Engagement Ideas
The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker was an incredible book that we read in the mastermind. I highly recommend it. The text will challenge you to reimagine what your gatherings could look like and help you improve them from small to grand gestures. Here are 5 family...
Best books for principals: What we’re reading in the mastermind in 2021
Since 2016 we’ve coached and developed the leadership capacity of 100+ administrators on every continent (except Antarctica of course!). Part of our program includes reading a diverse range of leadership books from outside of education. We do this on purpose for...
Dr. Vernita Glenn-White: Exploring bias in pre-service teachers
Dr. Vernita Glenn-White is the CEO of Glenn-White Global Solutions and Founder of Empowered Educators Academy © , a company that empowers educators, leaders, and trainers to reach their next level by using their voice and influence to create their own platforms and...
Do you look for the triple win?
One thing I’ve learned about leadership is that you don’t have to lose for me to win. That kind of thinking is reflective of short term-thinking and a finite mindset (Sinek). So an obvious improvement over win-lose thinking is looking for opportunities where two...
School Leadership Case Study: Karine Veldhoen
Chief Learning Officer @ Willowstone Academy “The future belongs to the story-tellers and the connectors.” - Leonard Sweet Tell us what you do and what your work typically entails Typically I am strategically leading three organizations: an independent school in...
Alexs Pate: Creating Innocent Classrooms
Alexs has had a diverse career bringing an innovative eye and heart to the areas of education, literature, business and race. He is an award winning author and a passionate proponent for the renovation of the American public education system by infusing our schools...
2020 Letter to the BLBS Tribe
To the Loyal Members of the BLBS Tribe (aka Ruckus Makers): This is the fourth consecutive annual letter to the Ruckus Maker community. I started the tradition in 2017 as a way to update the #BLBS tribe and reflect on the year. This practice is common for publicly...
How to achieve your school goals for the year: 10 timeless tips
Achieving your school goals for the year is an important piece of the principal’s role. You cast vision, set the targets, and resource your team so they can execute the established goals. Today’s post will share 10 timeless tips that will help you achieve your school...
Dr. Darnisa Amante-Jackson: Creating an Environment for Belonging
Dr. Darnisa Amante-Jackson is an educational and racial equity strategist that is deeply committed to the studies of culture; innovation; equity and adult development. Since earning her master’s degree in Socio-cultural Anthropology from Brandeis University, and her...
