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’
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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
Towards a ‘Slower Ed’ movement – when to move fast and when to move slow?
School leaders receive many suggestions from other leaders, teachers and support staff for what can be improved in their school. In some instances, people are
Commitment not consistency is the key to student success
“We must teach them good habits,” I overheard my football coach say when I was 15 years old. I can remember that saying and how
Should school leaders teach more?
The degree to which school leaders are involved in actual teaching practice varies considerably between schools, which brings us to the question: Should school leaders
Feedback that pops the bubble – overcoming the deflector shield
One of the obstacles educational leaders face when giving colleagues feedback is deflection. Over the years, through numerous conversations with educators centering on giving and