"When trust is present, people are more productive, more satisfied with their job, and more likely to put in more discretionary effort. What a leader does, what they say, and how they spend their time signals what is important and what they value" middleweb.com/52148/5-ways-l…

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"As a leader, only schedule a meeting that is thoughtfully planned. If there is no need or no substance on the agenda, give people the gift of time and cancel the meeting. Nothing is worse than a meeting that lacks purpose or which there is no need." middleweb.com/50473/you-can-…

Oral literacy, a foundational activity in the classroom, can take a variety of formats. At its basic level, oral literacy is simply conversation with a clear focus: to give students an opportunity to make meaning or to demonstrate their own understanding sharemylesson.com/blog/give-me-m…

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"I believe teachers can shape student learning, as well as students’ attitudes and perspectives. If you are enthusiastic about something, your students are more likely to be as enthusiastic. If you don’t like a particular topic, neither will they". routledge.com/Scaffolding-fo…

"Formative assessment helps you know where students are in the learning process. Simple strategies can provide valuable information about what students do and do not know. Consider how formative assessment fits into the instructional process". sharemylesson.com/blog/formative…

"The stories people tell and their recollection of events play a powerful role in shaping your school’s culture. Successful school leaders recognize the power of words to shape culture. Our thoughts drive our feelings and our actions". Eye On Education barbarablackburnonline.com

"Finding the balance between personal and professional responsibilities is a struggle for many educators. When you feel overwhelmed, try one or more of these seven strategies" Eye On Education barbarablackburnonline.com

Game on! 🎲 Teachers are turning lessons into fun with Jeopardy, scavenger hunts, student-designed games & more. When learning feels like play, students shine. Read this blog from Barbara R. Blackburn 👉 sharemylesson.com/blog/classroom… @aftunion AFT TEACH

Feedback is an essential component of meaningful assessment. Whether you provide it verbally or in written form – in a sit-down meeting or during a busy classroom activity – good feedback is crucial for students to continuously improve their work. barbarablackburnonline.com/professional-d…

Say. It. Louder. 👏 Let data become your flashlight, not your hammer. #multiplyexcellence

"When faced with conflicting parental, school, or community, demands, what does a leader do? Principals are often caught in the middle, and it seems as though no decision can possibly satisfy the conflicting demands". barbarablackburnonline.com