In preparation for the new Quarter, I review my Life Plan. This week, when I did my review, I was completely re-inspired! Everything in my plan lights me up with
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Living into Our Values (Part 4) – The Table of Learning
Learn Forward™exists to champion EdLeaders to design thriving school communities.Clear is kind. I am crystal clear on the Learn Forward™ values. There are only four.Be like a Tree - Thriving
Your Most Significant Hour (Part 2)
Design the most significant hour of the month for thriving: the team meeting.Make your team meetings dynamic and inspiring! Nothing is going to set the tone in your school community
Poem of the Woodcarver
One of my favorite poems about leadership, education, and focus is that of “Poem of The Woodcarver.” I have digested this poem with my team several times over the years.
6 Actions for EdLeaders to Create Positive Classroom Behavior
Educators say, “Classroom behavior has never been like this before!” The struggles of a pandemic, learning loss, online or hybrid learning, systemic inequalities, and social ills are showing up in our
Investing in People
Early in my work with Niteo, I learned about investments in people. I founded Niteo, a local-global charity, to do literacy equity work. With generosity and grace, it was my
Leaders – Build Your Nest at Home
This weekend, I had the incredible opportunity of sharing my Learn Forward™ Nest-building content with school leaders from across the country. We sat in a circle, each participant held a
Teachers need school cultures saturated with social-emotional learning. When we create safe and vulnerable communities, trust expands. As a result, teamwork thrives.This post includes high-value, school-tested, team-building ideas. They offer
Teacher retention is at an all-time low and school leaders are wondering how to engage their teams effectively. EdWeek reports that 33% of teachers are "very likely" to leave the
School Leaders, honestly, I didn't want to go to work. Undeniably, my morning was dreadful, including being grumpy pants with everyone in my home. I was running late and felt