Recently, I heard the story of a friend-of-a-friend Principal facing her school survey results. Each year, she would sit down late on a Friday night, after the family went to
#souloftheschool
Principals everywhere are naming the magnitude of student need as the #1 issue they face. I've never had more conversations about restorative discipline, students struggling with self-harm and suicide, and
Sitting with dozens of school leaders on a speakers panel this June morning, the facilitator queried, “What’s the best thing you could do this summer to empower your next school
Are you trapped in the ‘hustle culture?’ The ‘hustle culture’ prioritizes busyness over wellness, sacrifice over sustainability, and availability over effectiveness. During Covid, we found ourselves in this place. With
Is it Prison?“School is just a six-interruption in my day.” At about 12 years old, over a dozen years ago, that’s how my ‘tween son described school to his grandpa.My dad
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
High-performing school leaders set goals, focus on high leverage work, engage the team, monitor progress, and assess performance. This is the story of a school moving forward.However, it's much easier