We hire teachers based on their strengths, but then we manage them based on their weaknesses. This is a morale buster. Leaders, help them develop those strengths this new school year and watch them do amazing things!

Don't think morale is important for adults? Do you think students learn better in a classroom where the teacher is valued, appreciated, supported, and celebrated, or a classroom where the teacher feels isolated, disrespected and hanging on by a thread?

Germany was once home to some 25,000 castles (and palaces), roughly half of which still exist today. These are the 15 most breathtaking examples 🧵 1. Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria (19th century)

School librarians are community builders, innovators, collaborators, and so much more - including one of the best resources a student can have as they navigate the school year: blog.ed.gov/2023/10/school…

Effective leaders encourage good teachers to stay by providing support, encouragement, and appreciation, rather than by creating reasons for them to leave!

Three keys for exponential student growth: Highly effective teachers Good leadership Low turnover for consistency among effective teachers/ leaders

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Here is what I am reflecting on this morning based on my coaching work within schools? Why are our people feeling beat down? My takeaway... Our system is wearing our people down leaving them more vulnerable to feel beat down. In many if not most cases, burnout is not an

Teacher retention: if you want to keep the best teachers, treat them like they are the best. Few teachers leave an environment where they feel valued, supported, appreciated, and treated like professionals.

Admin, instead of just evaluating, try Aspirational Conversations with staff to show you value them. 1) Have we helped you succeed? 2) What do you think we do well? 3) What do you think would make us better? 4) What are your professional goals? How can we help you achieve them?

Students work harder for for teachers they like, respect, and perceive as caring about them. #Relationshipsbeforerigor

After an already long year, and as testing season approaches, it is important to keep this in mind for everyone in the school building.

Leaders, Want to Build TRUST Capital?

It’s a tragedy when schools ditch novels for online textbooks like StudySync that are comprised entirely of short excerpts of text paired with comprehension strategies and multiple choice tests on comprehension strategies.

2) “If you care about being thought credible and intelligent, do not use complex language where simple language will do.” ― Daniel Kahneman

Teachers who are passionate, on the ball, sometimes outspoken and have high expectations in the classroom, also have the same expectations of their leaders. Effective leaders embrace these staff members because they know together they make each other better! Iron Sharpens Iron

This is truth! 💯

What is the meaning of life? Hear 2021 chemistry laureate Benjamin List answer the question we all are trying to find an answer to. #NobelPrize