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Optimism, Pessimism, or Realism?
Optimists say “We’ll be back to school in May.” Pessimists say “The world is over. Everyone will be homeschooling from now on.” Realists say “I will give the best online experience to my kids right now. This sucks, but we’ll make the best of it. I hope we return...
Chris Jones: Communication Tips for Principals
Chris has been an educator in Massachusetts for 19 years and just finished his 11th year as a building administrator. He is currently the Principal of Whitman-Hanson Regional High School in Whitman, Massachusetts. He’s passionate about continuous improvement and the...
Communicating during a crisis
When a crisis hits we meet the real leader that is you. How do you want to show up? We see this playing out before our eyes as leaders around the world choose different approaches to communication. Observing these different styles, here is what works and what doesn't:...
March 2020 Results & OKR Reflection
Each month I post my dashboard results. I do this for myself first because these metrics are important and by making a post it holds me accountable to do the work. But I also do it in public to teach and inspire you to do the same. This month’s post is a bit longer...
Protect those who leap
The best educators have a “can do” attitude. They don’t look for a timesheet, ask about compensation, or worry about what the union thinks when deciding what is best for kids. When there’s a need, they are already there doing the work before a principal can even ask...
My Friend’s Favorite Educational Leadership Quotes
Quotes are powerful and quote posts, popular. Bur rather than write a post by myself, I figured I’d invite some of my friends from our leadership community, “The mastermind.” It’s always better to look for a win-win in any situation. Today’s win-win: create a helpful...
COVID-19 District Plans
Some leaders have asked about district and school plans during this pandemic. In addition to those one-to-one conversations, I thought it would make sense to ask some leaders in my network to share what they are doing. I am proud to know all the leaders. I hope these...
212 Ideas to stay connected
The mastermind is about connection. Since 2016, I’ve been fascinated at how deep bonds can grow even in a virtual setting. I’ve had the privilege of meeting maybe 25% of the members face-to-face. The rest I know through Zoom, text messages, and phone calls....
Ben Owens: Creating Innovation in Schools
Ben Owens worked as an engineer for 20 years before becoming a STEM teacher for 11 years at a wall-to-wall PBL school in rural Appalachia. He founded the non-profit, Open Way Learning, and now works to help schools create the cultural conditions for localized,...
