Get Moving!

Posted on October 14, 2025 Written by

Numerous studies have shown that physical activity improves both academic performance and social-emotional well-being. This short article discusses some ways that teachers can incorporate movement into their classrooms … no matter what grade-level or subject area they teach.

When you encourage your teachers to make regular movement part of their classroom culture (and provide specific suggestions on how to do so), you can help increase students’ cognition, memory, and recall.

And that’s a win-win for everyone concerned!

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PD Angst!

Posted on September 30, 2025 Written by

Professional Development (PD) must be an ongoing process, even for those teachers who would like to decline PD opportunities because they’re content with their roles. This article from the business world offers an interesting “IF (the reason is this) / THEN (consider this action)” chart that can help you strategize better ways to encourage your faculty to be actively involved in their own growth.

In the words of the author, “In today’s environment, it’s no longer enough to develop the high performers and the eager climbers. Leaders must also engage those who are quietly content, the cautiously hesitant, and even the seemingly unmotivated.“

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me ke kuana’ike like!

Posted on September 16, 2025 Written by

Here’s a fun article from Hawaii that focuses on the importance of setting a theme and working together as a team.

Feel free to share this with your faculty … then brainstorm about how the core concepts might apply to your school.

Enjoy!

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Middle School Changes?

Posted on September 2, 2025 Written by

In my “School Organization and Leadership” course (EDLD 6013), we explore the pros and cons of local school configurations. That’s because there’s an ongoing debate over such configurations (especially for the middle grades) as districts across the country experiment with different models to reflect societal changes and to better meet the needs of their students.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, traditional K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 schools remain the norm. HOWEVER, K-8 schools are growing in popularity, increasing from 2,500 in 1994 to about 7,000 in 2024.

Education Week recently posted an article that provides more information on this growing trend. It’s a must read for any administrator involved in discussions about the configuration of their local schools.

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