Most people realize that stress has a negative impact not only on our mental health, but also on our effectiveness and productivity. Principal and teacher burnout are very real problems! In the last post, we looked one method for reducing stress … [Continue reading]
Limiting Your Priorities
Posted on November 23, 2021 Written by
There's an old saying: "Never let the URGENT crowd out the IMPORTANT!" One way to do this is by establishing priorities and revisiting those daily. However, as the author of this article points out, "It's particularly challenging to choose … [Continue reading]
The Power of Praise
Posted on November 9, 2021 Written by
A recent study by researchers at Brigham Young University found that middle-school students respond more to praise than criticism, especially when it comes to curbing problem behaviors. By focusing on praising desired behaviors at least as much … [Continue reading]
Tips for Difficult Decisions
Posted on October 26, 2021 Written by
Over the past year, numerous divisive issues have forced school leaders to make difficult decisions ... from controversies over mask mandates, to arguments over the so-called "critical race theory," to increasing teacher burnout, to serious shifts in … [Continue reading]