The Multi-tasking Myth!

Posted on June 8, 2023 Written by

Here's something that I share with the students at Arkansas Governor's School every summer. Although these are high school juniors, the core principle applies to EVERYONE. Hopefully these studies by brain experts will help you understand what's … [Continue reading]

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Principals and Mental Health

Posted on June 6, 2023 Written by

More and more, schools are dealing with serious issues like major depression, addiction, mental illness, negative social media, school safety issues, suicide, and much more. This month, the National Association of Secondary School Principals … [Continue reading]

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Thinking about the unthinkable …

Posted on May 25, 2023 Written by

It's a tragic reality that school shootings and gun-related incidents on campus are an increasing concern. Regardless of your community's views on "prevention" (which vary widely), schools must always have an effective plan in place to deal with such … [Continue reading]

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More on Retaining Teachers (part 2)

Posted on April 18, 2023 Written by

Continuing our discussion on the challenge of teacher retention (here, here, and here), this week we'll take a look at five foundational strategies to help avoid teacher burnout. While simple and direct, these are often the most overlooked tools in … [Continue reading]

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