The Ripples of Rudeness
So, this isn’t a “real” post. It’s an email I sent to the wonderful staff at my all-time favorite school. But, I really like it, […]
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If You Need it, Get it! Do-It-Yourself Professional Development in the 21st Century
By Rita Platt In my work as a teacher-leader, I often hear teachers lament that they need more training on various methods, strategies, ideas, and […]
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“Why Should We Do That?” The Impact of Trust on Buy-In in Schools
by: James McGuire “Why should we do that?” “What a waste of time.” These are frequently heard phrases in a school. A secret that teachers […]
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Teachers, It’s Time to Rethink How You Communicate with Parents
By Rita Platt Guess what? That weekly newsletter you send home? I don’t read it. I’m truly sorry. I’m a teacher too. I know how […]
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Ode on a Boring Inservice
Low Song By John Wolfe (Composed and Revised during the October 5, 2010 Managing Projects& Setting Priorities Staff Training Session, 10:00 to 11:30) […]
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Crack the Code
By: Amy Klein See below: a bar code, a UPC symbol and the relatively new invention, a QR code. Ubiquitous on packaging, advertising, personal ID […]
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Schools Cannot Do It Alone: Introduction
SCHOOLS CANNOT DO IT ALONE by Jamie Vollmer A book study: Please participate in the discussion by leaving a comment below. Part 1 in a […]
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Beyond the Kidney-Shaped Table: The New Role of the Specialist
By Rita Platt “Most people think of leadership as a position and therefore don’t see themselves as leaders.” ~Stephen R. Covey […]
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3 Pillars of strong PLCs
I’ve been teaching for three years at St. Croix Falls Middle School, but have recently had to relocate to Stanley-Boyd, where they feel that they’re a good school, but are ready to make the push to be great. They’ve got a lot of big ideas, with the PLC being the most prominent. So, as a new teacher, I was recently able to attend a PLC conference facilitated by Eric Twaddle to learn about some of the expectations of my new school.
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