What I’ve learned about setting coaching partnerships up for success

by Stephanie Howell  |  6.5.23

To get the most out of classroom observations, and give powerfully effective feedback, ask yourself: How well do you know your team?

My 4 tips for holding positive, powerful stay interviews

by Melissa Harvey  |  4.13.23

With stay interviews, I’m striving to create a school culture my teachers will never want to leave.

Want to Leverage Teacher Expertise? Try PopUp PD.

by Derek Voiles  |  3.8.23

Pop some popcorn, gather your teachers and learn together.

3 reminders for equity-focused leaders

by Erica Peyton-Nunnery  |  2.23.23

During Hurricane Katrina, I was a new teacher. In 2020, I was a new principal. Here’s how these experiences shaped my approach to equity.

How our school retained educators of color

by Bridget Wilhelm  |  1.9.23

Here are 3 concrete practices that worked for us.

The single most important change we made to hire more educators of color

by Bridget Wilhelm  |  1.9.23

We have to commit to recruitment as part of our ongoing, year-round work.

Two steps for supporting teachers with classroom culture challenges

by VaShawn Smith  |  12.19.22

“We are a whole school of PD.” Supporting teachers with student rapport, relationships and routines.

Teacher Feedback: The Difference Between Praise and Appreciation

by Shelley Burgess  |  11.15.22

I recently wrote about the transformative power of conducting frequent, brief classroom walkthroughs as a school leader. Setting aside 30 minutes per day to visit 10 classrooms can be a gamechanger in your knowledge of what’s happening with teaching and learning in your school, as well as in your ability to build a learning community […]

Here’s How I Show Appreciation for Teachers in My School Community

by Aisha Atkinson  |  4.28.22

I joined a new school community this spring as a brand-new instructional coach. I aspired to this role because I know how hard teachers work to support and encourage students, and I believe a key part of instructional leadership is being a supporter and encourager of teachers. That’s why I created a “teacher appreciation mission” […]

Advice to new principals: Get away from your desk

by Tom Fabian  |  4.20.22

For school leaders, visibility really matters. I’m always out and about in our building – and it’s my personal goal to spend as little time as possible tied to my desk. Every minute I have, I’m out talking and asking questions to people in the building. Instead of sending five separate emails, I’ll walk to […]

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