“Neglecting writing instruction is leaving money on the table. There is clear and consistent evidence that writing instruction has some of the largest impacts on reading comprehension and in education more broadly.” @TruckTrucks researchgate.net/profile/Brenna…

The ONLY instructional strategy with a NEGATIVE effect size: Lecturing. -0.26 or 1/2 a year's loss Why? It's passive. There's no room for engagement or interaction necessary for deep understanding & skill development. Just a lot of one person talking.

I'm heartbroken today to learn of the passing education legend Harry Wong. His book on The First Days of School helped innumerable teachers become more effective in helping ALL students learn well. He was an inspiration to everyone he met and a dear friend to me.

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Great teammates bring out the best in each other. They support, encourage, and motivate each other to play their best. And when necessary, they criticize and correct each other to make improvements.

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

CTE is an important part of education that we need to focus on more. I can get an appt with my Dr in a couple days. It took me weeks to get my refrigerator repaired and cost more than the Dr.

Label students not by their weaknesses, but by their strengths, for it is in their strengths that they find value and power to succeed.

It takes time to become a highly effective teacher. It also takes time to become a highly effective leader. Both need patience, support, encouragement, praise and effective mentoring. With focus on maximizing strengths, not weaknesses.

When addressing absenteeism, don't forget the power of a warm welcome. Reminder via Teach Plus fellow and leader @tracyrenee70:

If school culture is dependent only on the leadership of the principal, it will never be truly effective. Dr. Ryan Daniel Does an amazing job highlighting not only the impact of teacher-leadership in schools, but provides strategies on how to truly empower the entire staff in

Make Tier 1 the priority Make Tier 1 the priority Make Tier 1 the priority Tiers 2 & 3 are a direct reflection of how effective your Tier 1 is. Design Tier 1 so that it's all it should be for learners & teachers. It's the only way things change to benefit everyone.

I am grateful to have had the opportunity to grow and learn with other school administrators from across the state in the Future Ready Leadership Program facilitated by the North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principals’ Association. #NCPAPA #Futurereadyleadership

In the end-of-year chaos, try taking a little time for one of these four activities to help students celebrate their growth and set new intentions for next year. 🎉 📅

“Show up and see people — all people. Listen. Seek understanding not just with those who think like you. Take the time to understand the other person’s why. And focus on making a difference, not just making a point.” -Dr. Mandy Cohen, 2024 WFU Commencement Address

“If you want your team to grow, you have to grow first. If you want your team to get better, you have to get better first.” “Remember this: You cannot take people where you have not been!” -John Maxwell

I am so thankful for these ladies and their hard work the last two days! The Nakina Mustangs are on the move! #nmsmustangs #nakinamiddle #columbuscountyschools #nakinapride