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Trying Something New

Julie Cox

To survive and thrive as an educator, it’s essential to be able to work with and work through change of all kinds. Julie Cox offers tried-and-true suggestions for any leader who is facing changes big and small.

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Thanks for the Feedback: Leaning Into Tricky Conversations

Gwen Blumberg

Giving feedback is a skill you can grow with time and practice like any other skill. It is not judgmental when you stick with a clear and concise format, avoid emotions that may lead to feelings of blame, and offer the other person a chance to share any additional thoughts and feelings. Gwen Blumberg shares how to lean into these potentially tricky conversations to help everyone work better together.

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Be Hard on the Systems and Gentle with the People: How a Systems Approach Can Reduce Teacher Burnout and Lead to Better Outcomes

Matt Renwick

This article makes the case that schools can be more intentional about interrogating the practices and policies that may be contributing to some of the very problems we attempt to prevent in the first place. Put more succinctly, Matt Renwick advocates for being hard on the systems and gentle with the people.