There’s so much that we can improve in our schools, the trouble is where do we start? Prioritizing the work that needs to get done
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Circumvention without a conversation – what it means for school leaders
Going around someone in order to ensure that something gets done is not uncommon in most workplaces, including schools. Yet it can create significant issues
What is reasonable? When great teachers make other teachers look bad
In every school there are teachers who may be fabulous and make teachers who are good look quite ordinary in comparison. In so many ways
3 ways for keeping parents informed and involved in our schools
Ask teachers about how they feel about the parents in their school community and responses will probably be wide-ranging. We have heard of the ‘helicopter’
Changing school culture – Push too far, then face the kick back
When new leaders are appointed to their various roles in schools, they are often eager to make change, to help the school improve and move
Putting values first in education
One of my favourite quotes is: “If I take care of my character, my reputation will take care of itself.” from D.L.Moody. Our character is