Once you’ve decided to become an school administrator, you’ll need to consider which kind of school you prefer. Matching a leader to a school can be challenging. Although you may think you know what you’d like, it’s always good to expand your perspective. Here are some key things you should know about yourself when choosing a school to lead. (Special thanks to Dr. Treadway for sharing this one!)
Outdated Terminology?
Posted on August 12, 2019 Written by
“Gym” vs. “physical education;” “learning disabilities” vs. “different abilities” — the way we talk about education affects both mindset and practice. In this article, ASCD asks educators what popular words or phrases they think it’s time to retire, and how we should replace them.
Principal Dropouts
Posted on July 24, 2019 Written by
Some 35% of principals stay at their school for less than two years. Research from Learning Policy Institute and NASSP details why … but more importantly, offers strategies to help improve those numbers.
How I Lead
Posted on July 16, 2019 Written by
How I Lead features school and district leaders recognized for exceptional work. Created by non-profit Chalkbeat, these articles are not only inspirational, but can also be a great source for unique ideas. A great example is this article about a Memphis principal who reads bedtime stories live on Facebook.