Posts tagged educational leadership
Beyond the Ban: Leading Your School Toward True AI Literacy and Cognitive Growth
Beyond the Ban: Leading Your School Toward True AI Literacy and Cognitive Growth

Beyond the Ban is written for K–12 school leaders who are navigating the real tension between innovation, academic integrity, and student thinking. Drawing on current research from Harvard, MIT, and leading learning scientists, this piece names what many principals are seeing but struggling to articulate: access to AI is not the issue; cognitive engagement is.

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How Principals Can Lead AI Integration Without Overwhelming Teachers
How Principals Can Lead AI Integration Without Overwhelming Teachers

A practical guide for principals who want to bring AI into their schools without overwhelming teachers. Learn simple strategies, quick wins, and leadership moves that make AI a support system rather than another stressor. This blog shows how to lead confidently while protecting staff trust and instructional quality.

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The Principal Trap: Why So Many New Leaders Are Set Up to Fail Before Day One
The Principal Trap: Why So Many New Leaders Are Set Up to Fail Before Day One

Too many new principals are handed the keys but not the roadmap. The Principal Trap exposes how today’s school systems unintentionally set new leaders up to fail—and what can be done to change it. Discover the research, strategies, and systemic shifts needed to transform the first year from survival to success.

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Building a School Culture from Day One as a School Principal
Building a School Culture from Day One as a School Principal

Your first day as a school principal sets the stage for the entire year. This blog explores practical, research-based strategies to build a strong, inclusive, and student-centered school culture starting on day one. From fostering relationships and modeling values to co-creating norms and engaging families, discover how intentional leadership can shape a thriving learning environment for all. Perfect for new and seasoned principals looking to make a lasting impact.

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Ensuring Every Student Gets Home on Day One: Research-Based Innovations for K–12 Principals
Ensuring Every Student Gets Home on Day One: Research-Based Innovations for K–12 Principals

Day one matters! This blog gives K–12 principals a research-backed, action-ready guide to ensure every student gets home safely on the first day of school—building trust, boosting attendance, and setting the tone for a successful year.

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Moving Beyond Cueing and Embracing The Science of Reading
Moving Beyond Cueing and Embracing The Science of Reading

Recent NAEP results reveal that fewer than one-third of U.S. fourth and eighth graders are reading proficiently, spotlighting the urgent need to rethink literacy instruction. This blog challenges the outdated three-cueing system—once popular but now proven ineffective—and advocates for the Science of Reading.

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Leading with Data: How Principals Can Use High-Quality Assessments to Advance Equity and Student Success
Leading with Data: How Principals Can Use High-Quality Assessments to Advance Equity and Student Success

As we gear up for the new school year, the pressure to close learning gaps and support every student has never been greater. Discover why high-quality assessments aren’t just about test scores—they’re tools for equity, recovery, and meaningful progress.

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Unleash The Emergency Credentials Now! Schools Are Struggling to Make it to Christmas
Unleash The Emergency Credentials Now! Schools Are Struggling to Make it to Christmas

Did you know, In Utah, you no longer need a teaching degree to teach; all you need is relevant professional experience? I’m not sure if we are ready to go there yet... let’s start by maybe increasing the teacher's salaries.

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