"The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant." - Max DePree

If the next time you say ‘hello’ to a student in the hallway they look startled & confused, then it more than likely means there aren’t enough adults speaking to #students in non-academic spaces. It also means it’s time to double down on greetings & salutations. #education

“You cannot be a great principal if you do not love teachers. They do the core business of the school, and it is crucial that they feel valued and vital.” - Danny Steele Todd Whitaker, #EssentialTruthsforPrincipals

The Power of Not Giving Up

A3 My favorite coaching question: “How was the lesson you planned different from the lesson you taught?” I hope to hear formative assessment in the reply. #G2Great

So true! Standards and Learning Targets can be taught in many ways.

“Some of our smartest kids are terrible academically.” George Couros joins me to kick off the new year on this weeks podcast 🙌 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…! #edchat #edutwitter #InnovatorsMindset #thatonekid #tlap #kidsdeserveit #education #teach #teachers #edtech

Just sad!

Total participation techniques! Thanks for the reminder Cassie!

How wonderful! A skill needed to be successful today and tomorrow.

"...Adults need to be part of a community of colleagues who support their growth...to feel safe to be vulnerable, to admit failings or mistakes, to trust that their colleagues..." Why Focusing On Adult Learning Builds A School Culture Where Students Thrive kqed.org/mindshift/5475…

❤️. Learning takes place outside your comfort zone!

This!🙌

THIS!! 🙌

The #1 question we need to be asking right now: WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO TO GET KIDS BACK IN THE BUILDING? When COVID passes, will Ss be busting through your school doors? Or will they be content to stay home? Circumstances don’t make or break a school’s culture. They reveal it.

My sons health teacher (3rd grade) started online class today by saying, “let me pause at look at your beautiful faces without the masks. Each of you is so special. Everyone pose.” They all did. He loves her. #hooked #thatonekid #relationshipsfirst

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Important stuff!! Love your people!! How Can You Spot Really Good Leaders? They Do Any of These 5 Things Exceptionally Well - Inc. apple.news/ABzdBNJEITseJq…

Yesterday, I wished a student a good break. “I’ll try, DeHoff… but, I don’t know. It’s going to be hard. My family… I don’t know...” Everyone in schools can use a break right now… but for so many kids, school IS their break, even in a crazy year. A hard, humbling reminder.

Good luck, J-Steppers!