When observing classes in high schools, it is possible to see two extremes of teacher support. Firstly, there is complete hand-holding or, as some
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10 ways for leaders to build trust in schools
Trust and trust-building qualities frequently top polls and surveys that attempt to show the most important qualities of a leader. A 2016 McQuaig Global Talent
Where to start with creating a strong collaborative teacher culture in schools
Professional sports teams have coaches and they have leaders. Leaders in sports teams do not have to be the coach. All sports teams, however, have a person that must be the coach and a leader. Professional teachers and teaching teams require the same. Schools have a responsibility to provide leaders who are not just instructional coaches but they coach collaboration.
Make sure we treat teachers as they wish to be treated
At a very young age, I held close the saying “treat others in the same way that you would like to be treated.” It was
The importance of school values in the decision-making process
Many schools, along with their mission and vision statements, have a set of core values. It is vital that if a school decides to have
Embracing diversity in teaching teams
Working productively in teaching teams can be so rewarding yet so frustrating. When we all get on the same page, we can begin to really