Today's school leaders leader are often completely buried in work demands and expectations! A typical day includes a host of activities such as "scheduling, personnel and facility management, instructional oversight, meetings, budgeting, programming, … [Continue reading]
The Reading Wars
Posted on February 25, 2020 Written by
It's important for principals (and teachers) to stay informed about emerging educational issues ... especially current "hot topics." This not only allows us to talk intelligently about the issue, but also to clearly understand what is and is not good … [Continue reading]
Principals and ELLs
Posted on February 18, 2020 Written by
According to a new study, most principals aren't aware of the huge impact they can have on the academic success of English learners. Through the reclassification process, principals have the power to either "enable or obstruct" students' access to … [Continue reading]
The Sky is Falling! (again)
Posted on February 6, 2020 Written by
Recently the failing schools myth received another huge boost ... this time from the very highest levels! Responding to NAEP proficiency scores, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos said, "The numbers are reason for deep concern. This country … [Continue reading]