If You Want to Resign From Your Contract, Now Is The Time
Legal
If you have been wondering if the grass is greener in another school district, here are a few pointers on making the big transition.
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Hiring for Excellence
Executive Leadership, School Culture
“There are only two ways to improve schools; hire better teachers or improve the ones you already have.” I completely agree that we should hire better teachers and improve the ones we already have, but I think we need to go deeper. By deeper I mean I believe we have to improve our own processes.
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Conditions to Consider Before Establishing Collaborative Teams
There are several conditions school leaders should consider as they contemplate establishing collaborative teams.
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Finding Your Word
Executive Leadership, School Culture
What is so powerful about words anyway? Words give us a focal point. They also give us a goal, something to keep in mind.
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Reassignments and Pay Cuts: What’s Allowed?
Legal
You have been the successful principal at Rosebud Elementary for 20 years. This year has been a little bumpy, and in March your supervisor tells you effective immediately you are reassigned to be one of five assistant principals at Cactus Thorn Middle School.
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The 3 Cs for Growing and Collaborating with Your Assistant Principal
Executive Leadership
Whether you have the advantage of hiring your own assistant principal or you join a team where the assistant principal precedes you, it’s critical to remember the 3 Cs: Connect, Clarify and Commission!
