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Kennedy Schultz April 6, 2021

Leadership Lessons: How to Use Data to Self-Reflect and Build Trust with Educators

Thoughtful analysis goes a long way in building trust and responsive relationships. Read how 3 educators paused to reflect on data and improve their practice....
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Lauren Jackson February 16, 2021

Leadership Coaching: What It’s Like, Why it Matters

Lauren Jackson shares how leadership coaching can benefit educational leaders, from forming and implementing a vision to fostering growth and accountability....
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Jeff Liberty December 17, 2020

Don’t Lose Your Best Young Teachers Midyear: A Holiday Message for Principals

This year has been incredibly stressful for teachers and leaders alike. Longtime educator Jeff Liberty recounts a personal story to remind us about the importance of checking in on new teachers....
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Educator thinking at desk.
Romain Bertrand October 20, 2020

How Can Educational Leaders Best Support Teachers During COVID?

Our Sr. Manager of Solution Design, Romain Bertrand, sat down with coach Lindsay Lyons to discuss how leaders can support teachers in these trying times....
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Lindsay Lyons September 1, 2020

To Improve Equity in Your School, Try Shared Leadership

Learn how to include students, families, teachers, and leaders in decision-making....
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Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver July 1, 2020

Stop the Slide: Using Data-Driven Instruction to Address Academic Gaps

Whether you are a teacher, coach, or leader, you can use data-driven instruction to address academic gaps and the "slide."...
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Mark Linton June 25, 2020

Planning for Next Year: A Principal’s Advice for Leading in a Pandemic

Despite the uncertainty, principals must start planning an intentional approach to managing staff for next year. ...
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BetterLesson June 19, 2020

Juneteenth: Unlearning an Incomplete History of the United States

We must teach about holidays like Juneteenth to reconcile erasure in American history and give every student the chance to see themselves reflected in their education....
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Educators collaborating.
Mark Linton May 14, 2020

Distance Learning: Educational Leadership Means Putting People First

Here are 3 things educational leaders should keep in mind as they support their communities through COVID-19....
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