Teachers need more time. Here’s how we make it.

by Erika Garcia-Niles  |  11.16.23

This is my 25th year in education, and I spent 20 of those years as a teacher. I loved being a teacher. I loved working with kids. When I decided to pursue school leadership, I promised myself I’d keep students at the heart of every decision. But the more I have learned about principal leadership, […]

5 leaders, 5 tips: Getting your team excited about professional learning

by Your Principal Project Colleagues  |  11.8.23

You and your fellow school leaders have let us know: One thing that makes your team truly great is their investment in growing their practice to inspire students! But during weeks when teacher workloads feel heavy or student engagement lags, it can be harder for your staff to find energy for new professional learning and […]

The lifelong impact of a Black educator

by Otis Kitchen  |  9.8.23

When you’re a young Black student, meeting a Black male educator allows you to literally see success personified. It changes your outlook on what’s possible. You see someone who looks like you making a difference, and you can aspire to make a difference, too.

2 ways I promote powerful teacher-coach collaborations

by Latreicia Allen  |  7.11.23

Why I put teacher-coach collaborations at the heart of my instructional plans – and why it works!

One key difference between evaluation and coaching

by Matt Renwick  |  6.12.23

How we leaders can use coaching principles to support whole-team instructional growth

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.

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