Yes, we need to support teachers when they feel burned out for their own well-being, but did you know that research shows STUDENTS DO WORSE IN SCHOOLS when teachers are exhausted?

See Chase Mielke's book for some excellent, concrete suggestions to combat this.

🎙️ Dr. Michele Borba found that grades are not markers of success. We should be focusing on self-confidence, empathy, self-control, integrity, curiosity, perseverance & optimism.

Learn how these character strengths are what contribute to students' well-being: schoolleadershipshow.com/108-s7-e4-weve…

Leaders, want to ensure your communication is truly effective? Business management guru Patrick Lencioni says you need to communicate your message 7 times. Yes, that's right, over & over & over & over & over & over & over.

Otherwise, your staff will think, this, too, will pass.

Wow, the #1 reason educators of color leave our schools is because of LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS. The good news is that we CAN do something about that.

For suggestions you can implement now, check out Support and Retain Educators of Color by Andrea Terrero Gabbadon, Ph.D..

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Any perfectionist principals out there? 👀

If you need a quick cure, take a look at the research on the effectiveness of perfectionism that Adam Grant includes in his book, Hidden Potential (@penguinrandom).

I love this idea from Adam Grant. Sometimes it's hard for school leaders to get honest feedback, even when they ask for it. Next time, rather than asking for feedback, try asking for ADVICE.

That small change just might do the trick 😉

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Did you miss my free, online, 1-hour Chapter Chat with Kim Marshall on our latest Best of Marshall Memo installment on TRUST & SCHOOL CLIMATE?

Don't worry, we'll have another session on Wednesday, May 8!

To join us, register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

'No area of work is more difficult than reformulating the beliefs and worldviews of educators as school districts try to develop, implement, and monitor an equity perspective and pedagogical lens.' - Edward Fergus

Hard work, but necessary work. 💪🏽💫

Leaders thinking about recruiting teachers of color need to think beyond the process of recruitment.

📙 From Andrea Terrero Gabbadon, Ph.D.'s powerful book, Support and Retain Educators of Color (@ASCD)

We knew teacher RETENTION was an issue, but this?!

A 2022 Merrimack College survey found that 44% of teachers are LIKELY or VERY LIKELY to leave the job within the next two years.

It’s time to grab some ideas to stem this tide from Chase Mielke’s Illuminate the Way (@ASCD).

Thanks for coming -- wonderful to see so many school leaders invested in improving their school climate and trust. Great energy and the ideas were flowing!

If you missed it we will hold the same session again on May 8, register for FREE here: forms.gle/14hptaMXcts1af…

🎙️ Dr. Michele Borba found that grades are not markers of success. We should be focusing on self-confidence, empathy, self-control, integrity, curiosity, perseverance & optimism.

Learn how these character strengths are what contribute to students' well-being: schoolleadershipshow.com/108-s7-e4-weve…

Want a concrete way you as a leader can attract/retain educators of color?

Provide the instructional support that they need. Are you observing their classes + providing high-quality actionable feedback?

See more ideas in Andrea Terrero Gabbadon, Ph.D.'s Support and Retain Educators of Color.

TOMORROW! 💫 Join Kim Marshall and me for a free, online, 1-hour Chapter Chat on our latest Best of Marshall Memo installment on TRUST & SCHOOL CLIMATE.

Trust is the secret sauce that helps you build everything in your school. Learn how!

Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Powerful book! Learn how to make your school a place where every educator, regardless of race, gender or any demographic is welcomed & supported

Tulshyan shares deeply impactful & practical strategies - read the book and listen to our podcast with her:

schoolleadershipshow.com/109-s7-e5-dive…

If you were ever unsure why it’s so important that teachers encourage students to embrace their mistakes in school, take a look at this graphic from Adam Grant's Hidden Potential (@penguinrandom).

We want students to jump in NOW, not wait until they are mistake-free.

School leaders often don't prioritize organizational health. Patrick Lencioni emphasizes that this is KEY in any organization and shows you how to do it in his book The Advantage.

Check out my one-pager with 4 keys to building organizational health below 👇🏽

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So important to support teachers in building their resiliency. Check out Elena Aguilar’s book Onward for PD ideas to do this.

Want to boost student achievement at your school?

Research shows that healthy teacher-student relationships are SEVEN TIMES MORE EFFECTIVE than academic rigor.

For ideas to build those relationships, check out Carlos Johnson’s newest book, Power Engage

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So glad you’re sharing this resource Dr. Andy Szeto! Email me if anyone would like to see my summary of this book with PD ideas: [email protected]