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How to Hire a Great Teacher

Matt Renwick encourages leaders to leverage the power of aligned hiring procedures for recruiting, interviewing, and selecting great teachers.

Making PLCs Public

David Pittman offers several ways to make the work of PLCs visible to everyone. The more open we are with our growth, the more connections we make, the stronger every educator becomes.

Building Teacher Confidence, Building Leaders: The Power of Observation

Paula Fiscus questions how to uplift more teacher leaders, and decides peer observations may be the catalyst to teachers believing they can grow and lead. Paula offers procedures, forms, and the encouragement needed to set peer observations in motion in your school

Connect with a Larger Community!

We live in a world where connecting seems easy with social media, and at the same time it can feel impossible and overwhelming. Mandy Robek offers nine ways to begin connecting with a larger community.

Teacher Book Club

Julie Cox shares the nitty-gritty on starting a teacher book club…and the powerful benefits of adults reading together.

Know Your Teachers

Stephanie Affinito reminds us that effective coaching is built on strong relationships. Try this challenge to see if you know your colleagues as well as you hope you do.

Crafting a Vision of Teaching and Learning Rooted in the Strength of Multilingual Learners (Part II)

In this second installment of a two-part series, Stella Villalba gives more examples of how to sustain a vision for teaching and learning that is rooted in the strength of multilingual learners. It is essential that we reflect on our practices to learn, unlearn, and rethink what  is essential for students.

Crafting a Vision of Teaching and Learning Rooted in the Strength of Multilingual Learners (Part I)

Stella Villalba calls us all to action in leading a vision for teaching and learning that is rooted in the strength of multilingual learners. It is essential that we reflect on our practices to learn, unlearn, and rethink what  is essential for students.

Making the Most Out of Teacher-Librarian Partnerships

Strong librarian-teacher partnerships are a win-win! Gigi McAllister shares how they provide extra support for students and create reinvigorating and fulfilling experiences for colleagues.

The True Test of Leadership

Matt Renwick delivers a powerful essay about the true test of leadership as he reflects on a sustained medical leave of absence. Matt reveals the importance of shared leadership and offers guidance to strengthen it in your school.

Picture It: Highlight the Strengths in Student Writing

In this Picture-It, discover the power of naming the intentional moves of student writers and displaying their strengths for all to see.

Making Learning Visible from Coaching Cycles

Jonathan Winslow offers three practical ways to share teacher learning during a coaching cycle with the entire school or district. His suggestions are excellent ways to uplift teacher voices and inspire one another.

Classroom Library Elements in School Library Design

Gigi McAllister uses classroom library ideas to create a school library that is comfortable and full of student ownership.

Redesigning Experiences for Parents/Guardians Conferences

Stella Villalba questions the traditional practices of parent/guardian-teacher conferences. She offers a reflection and a call to action for everyone to consider the possibilities for more connection and equity during conference nights.

35 Ways Leaders Can Improve School Culture

Matt Renwick shares 35 actions leaders can take to create a stronger school culture. If you are a new leader, you can use this list and implement one a week throughout the school year.

Constantly Evolving Toward a Stronger Practice

In education much attention is paid to change and transformation. Cathy Mere challenges us to consider placing our focus on evolution and understanding that we are constantly evolving toward a new version of ourselves. In this personal essay, we will all find hope as we reach toward our strengths and use them to find our next steps forward.

Coaching in Community: Co-Creating Learning Spaces (Part I)

Stella Villalba suggests that we consider how to continue creating spaces where learning is co-created with a community. She encourages instructional leaders to share the ways they are learning (and unlearning) ideas for stronger literacy practices.

Creating a Culture Where Everyone Leads

Ruth Metcalfe shares four ways to develop shared efficacy and leadership.

Remaining Connected as a Coach

David Pittman offers practical advice and inspiration for instructional leaders to intentionally connect to students on a school-wide scale.

Coaching Minute: Welcoming Students as an Instructional Coach

David Pittman reflects on ways instructional coaches can help create an atmosphere of belonging for students.

How to Respond When Books and Curriculum Resources Are Challenged

Jen Schwanke addresses the fact that educators, books, and curriculum resources are under increased scrutiny. She offers practical and wise steps to take when resources are questioned by concerned stakeholders.

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