A large number of schools use teacher surveys for different reasons during a school year. To some teachers on the receiving end, it can feel
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The battle to find time in schools – we need to consider teacher efficacy
Teacher and school leader workload issues very much stem from the fact that there is not enough time to do the job properly. Some time
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.
What should we look for in a good teacher?
We often face questions from parents and colleagues about how we select teachers to work in our schools. With no single right answer to what
The ‘too many cooks’ and ‘many hands’ dilemma for our schools
Schools will change their structures from time to time. Reporting lines may change, or a new position can be added, which is intended to support
How do great educators stand out from the crowd?
There are some traits that I believe stand out above all in great educators and school leaders. These traits typify the ideal of having educators