The Council for Chief State School Officers (CSSO) and the National Policy Board for Educational Administration (NPBEA) have revised the standards that guide preparation and practice for educational … [Read more...]
School Culture By Design
There are so many aspects to a Principal's job that it can feel overwhelming when thinking about what is most important to you in the sea of responsibilities, duties, and requirements. There’s … [Read more...]
The Time is Now
Often when we start to organize and prioritize our work, we put off the opportunity to be creative in our thinking. We tend to say that we will think about doing something innovative and different at … [Read more...]
Do I Need to Show Up?
Often I find educators asking themselves do I really need this professional development (PD)? Can someone just break down the presentation for me and give me the “lite” version so I don’t have to … [Read more...]
Back to School Tips for a Great Year
Back to school is an exciting and challenging time! Here’s some advice from the consultants at Edwards Ed Services to make it a great year. "Administrators, schedule yourself to be with … [Read more...]
Principal Stamina – A Test Over Time
Webster dictionary defines stamina as “great physical or mental strength that allows you to continue doing something for a long time. As we build stamina in our students we also need to help build … [Read more...]
The Elephant in the Shared-Planning Meeting Room
SCENE SIX PARENT PAT’S CROSS EXAMINATION …. IS PRINCIPAL LIPSERVICE AN OBSTRUCTOR OF HIGH-INVOLVMENT COLLABORATION OR A PROTECTOR OF PROFESSIONALS’ RIGHTS TO LEAD? JUDGE (TO DEFENSE … [Read more...]
It’s Always Been a Matter of Trust
SCENE FIVE CONTINUED PLAINTIFF LAWYER So you are stating that the group lacked the skills to interpret data. PARENT PAT Yes. I wasn’t even sure if some of the teachers on the team had the skills … [Read more...]
Data, Data Everywhere, and No One Knows What It Means
SCENE FIVE JUDGE Plaintiff Lawyer, please call your next witness. PLAINTIFF LAWYER Yes your Honor we call Parent Pat to the stand. (Parent Pat takes the stand and is sworn in) PLAINTIFF … [Read more...]
The Cross Examination of the Power Variable
SCENE FOUR CROSS EXAMINATION OF THE POWER VARIABLE JUDGE Defendant Lawyer, you may cross - examine Teacher Terry. DEFENDANT LAWYER Thank you Your Honor. (TO TEACHER TERRY) Ms. Terry, it seems … [Read more...]