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All (or most!) of your district leadership questions answered
A leader is someone who has a certain amount of expertise in a field and actively shares their insights with those around them through writing, speaking, and acting.…
How to think like a leader
Schools are experiencing a dramatic shift from how they’ve been run and structured for over a century. Leaders must establish direction, influence others, and initiate sustainable change as…
#9: 9 common leadership missteps to avoid
The role of school administrator is evolving from a building manager into an instructional leader. This shift is not easy, and all leaders strive to be the best…
Looking for ways to become a stronger educator?
The Better Leaders Better Schools podcast is for school and district administrators, emerging leaders, and educational influencers. In each episode, Daniel Bauer, a self-described “connector,” interviews school principals and industry leaders…
7 tips for making your principal your ally
Librarians, you cannot afford to have an adversarial relationship with your principal. You cannot even afford a principal who is an “agent of benevolent neglect.” You need an…
7 ways to be a more visible leader
Today’s school administrator has an overabundance of duties and responsibilities to balance with the mandates from state and national reform. As an instructional leader, you must guide teachers…
How to retain great teachers: Start with leadership opportunities
Finding and retaining effective teachers is one of the surest ways to improve student outcomes, according to research published in the Elementary School Journal and the Journal of Personnel…
Introducing the EdLeader Personality Test
Personality tests are fun. Some people derive valuable insights from them. Others simply use them to validate what they already know about themselves. Most just like to see…
9 common leadership missteps to avoid
The role of school administrator is evolving from a building manager into an instructional leader. This shift is not easy, and all leaders strive to be the best…
It’s another year of change: Can you answer these questions?
Here we go: another opening, another show. The school year has started. The new ideas are ready for rollout. The excitement is present. Are you ready? The roll…
6 key principles for a successful SEL program
A social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum adds valuable lessons to a student’s normal school day that will help propel them beyond academic success and onto success in life. No…
6 reasons why district-wide tech implementations are the right choice
In any given K-12 district, you’ll find at least some teachers choosing their own edtech products. Why? If their district hasn’t shown tech leadership, there are no shortage…
How do I share something difficult with my colleague?
Something happened. Your colleague said something you found a bit harsh or inappropriate. Something inaccurate or uncalled for. She said it to you. Or to a student. Gulp.…
The New Librarian: Using advocacy to promote leadership
As innovation coordinator for instructional technology, information & library media at Parkway School District in St. Louis, Missouri, Bill Bass has long demonstrated his commitment to 21st-century learning.…
Can I give you some feedback? And other ways to not offer ideas
Have you ever heard the question, “Can I give you some feedback?” Did you want to say “No” immediately? Did your fight-or-flight reflex go into hyper mode? If…
How to be a collaborative leader
When the word “collaboration” is spoken in a school, it is not always welcomed with open arms. Educators or leaders who have had success or are comfortable working…
How to ask the questions people want to answer
“How was your winter holiday?” “What are your resolutions for 2018?” “How are you today?” Lots of eager ears are awaiting your responses. Or are they? And are…
No-holds-barred interview: The need for truth in education!
People know Dr. Steve Perry from his education thought leadership, his Capital Preparatory Schools system and his talent to tell his personal stories in education. Outspoken and often…
Hey educators: Are you trustworthy? Here are 4 vital signs for identifying and assessing trust in schools
Trust is a big word. It may be just one syllable and it’s certainly not a word the Spelling Bee organizers would consider a great challenge (or have…
Teachers: How to use your voice for a positive school culture
Moving from the classroom into the role of a teacher leader and a coach was a transition, to say the least. I recognized I was credentialed in teaching…
NEA Learning and Leadership Grants
Learning & Leadership Grants support NEA members for one of the following two purposes: Grants to individuals fund participation in ... Read more
How our leadership academies are creating better school principals
Research supports building stronger principals to effect lasting change -- and it starts with good training for leaders of all levels.
New book illustrates the 5 most important leadership skills
Leaders aren’t just principals, CEOs, and presidents, a new book asserts, but rather people from all walks of life benefit ... Read more
6 ways school leaders can transform teaching
U.S. education can migrate to a system that supports teaching, drives learning, and gives all students a strong foundation, according to a new report from the National Commission…
Designing custom ed-tech software requires joint effort
Off-the-shelf education technology platforms can often fall short when aligning with educators’ specific approaches to instruction. As a result, many ... Read more
Study finds successes, challenges in shift to intensive principal preparation
A report released from the Illinois Education Research Council (IERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, in partnership with the University ... Read more
The 7 questions every new teacher should be able to answer
Teaching for the 21st century looks a lot different. Here's what admins -- and teachers -- need to know for job interviews and beyond.
School leadership under the microscope
Every Friday, I’ll recap some of the most interesting and thought-provoking news developments that occurred over the week. I can’t fit all of this week's news stories here,…
Does your school have a growth mindset when it comes to change?
Want your tech rollout to be successful? First, you need the right mindset Most educational organizations want to improve teaching ... Read more
Technology can help states meet learning, leadership goals
Every Friday, I’ll be bringing you a recap of some of the most interesting and thought-provoking news developments that occurred over the week. I can’t fit all of…
5 leadership requirements essential for change
There are some leadership requirements for change in the classroom to begin. This is not an exhaustive list, but it contains some major points. While reading these points,…
Watch 14 thought leadership presentations from a recent ed-tech symposium
In July 2015, Discovery Education, provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms and CUE, the California-based organization inspiring innovative learners and advocating educational opportunities for…
Teachers want larger role in ed-tech decisions
More teachers want to play an increased role in ed-tech decision-making, according to a survey of more than 4,300 teachers by TES Global in partnership with the Jefferson…
4 finalists vie for Superintendent of the Year
Winner will be announced in February at AASA conference AASA, The School Superintendents Association, announced today the finalists for the ... Read more
20 ed-tech leaders to watch
The National School Boards Association's (NSBA) Technology Leadership Network (TLN) recently announced its “20 to Watch” honorees for 2014-15. These education leaders from across the country are being…
A one-to-one program done slowly—and right
Superintendent Steven Webb’s successful one-to-one rollout could serve as a roadmap for districts Dr. Steven Webb’s rise as a visionary ... Read more
10 ways to revolutionize PD for the digital age
Odigital-pdver the past 6-8 years we have seen a supersonic advancement in public schools and the way our teachers now must teach. This has hit education like a…
Three Ways Digital Badges are Used in Education
As children, our accomplishments were recognized with trophies, plaques, a pat on the back or cloth badges sewn on to a Girl Scout or Boy Scout sash. In…