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Leadership-life Fit: 5-Minute Meditation
Posted In: Asst/Assoc Principals, Elementary Principals, ML/Sec Principals, Superintendents,
Date posted Mar 10

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SAI It’s been SAId podcast: 2023 Assistant Principal of the Year Dustin Smith
Posted In: Asst/Assoc Principals,
Date posted Mar 10

Listen to Nevada High School Assistant Principal and Activities Director, Dustin Smith, discuss the importance of a collaborative approach to...

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Being an 'Instructional Leader'
Posted In: Asst/Assoc Principals, Elementary Principals, ML/Sec Principals,
Date posted Mar 10

Allyson Apsey in Serendipity in Education says principals can’t possibly be “masters of best practices and pedagogy in every content...

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Manage Your Energy and Your Time
Posted In: Elementary Principals, ML/Sec Principals,
Date posted Mar 10

Follow these seven rules to make the most of your golden hours (the two to three hours of your day where you are at your best). Leadership guru Dan...

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SAI It’s been SAId podcast: 2023 Superintendent of the Year Kristen Rickey
Posted In: Superintendents,
Date posted Mar 9

Listen to West Delaware County Superintendent Rickey recall insights from her first year as superintendent, discuss the primary role and...

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Research Says... the Latest Insights on the AP Role
Posted In: Asst/Assoc Principals,
Date posted Dec 7

A recent research study shows an increase in the number of AP positions and great variability among their responsibilities. Check out the key...

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4 Strategies Administrators Can Use to Respond to Negative Comments on Social Media
Posted In: Elementary Principals, ML/Sec Principals,
Date posted Dec 6

Principal and author Jessica Cabeen, a believer in the positive impact of social media, recognized the emotional impact of negative comments and...

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7 Ideas for Dealing with a Difficult Colleague
Posted In: Elementary Principals, ML/Sec Principals,
Date posted Dec 6

Use these strategies to coach others and support yourself in successfully navigating conflict. Amy Gallo, author of Getting Along: How to Work with...

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Principal Behaviors that Support Increased Achievement in Elementary Math
Posted In: Elementary Principals,
Date posted Dec 6

Researchers found these student-centered practices and the principal’s engagement with teachers and teacher teams led to significant increases...

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Helping Schools Prepare for and Prevent the Worst
Posted In: Superintendents,
Date posted Dec 6

Gain insight and understanding of best practices for lockdown drills from school safety researcher and author, Jaclyn Schildkraut whose recent...

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1:1 Meetings Mutually Beneficial
Posted In: Superintendents,
Date posted Dec 6

Decades of research point to the value of frequent 1:1 meetings between leaders and direct reports. These suggestions can support you in maximizing...

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Owning Your Results
Posted In: Superintendents,
Date posted Dec 6

What’s your hidden iceberg? Do your actions align to your words? What are you not admitting to yourself? This brief video helps you uncover...

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