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Turning the Page

There is something magical about the beginning of a school year. August always feels like the opening page of a brand-new book—a chance to begin again.
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Your Rhythm Becomes Their Rhythm

Every leader has a rhythm. You have one right now. The people in your building know it, too. They know what it’s like to approach you in the hallway.
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Coaching for Inclusive Leadership

If inclusive excellence exists in one school but not another, we must ask a difficult question: Is our district’s success dependent on the individual principal or on the system we have built to support them?
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MTSS: Building Supportive Systems 

For many elementary principals, the phrase “We need to refer this student” signals the beginning of a lengthy process. But in a strong Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), that conversation should actually occur much earlier and look very different.
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How Pausing Helps Leaders

Leaders often begin the year carrying enormous responsibility, genuine excitement, and a growing fear that something important will be missed. That fear can create movement, but it does not always create meaningful progress.
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H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

The H-E-B Excellence in Education Award is more than a prestigious honor. It is a reminder that educators and school leaders matter, as well as the work we do every day!
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A Principal’s Duty to Report, or Else!

A Principal’s Duty to Report, or Else! How to Avoid Hefty Fines, the Loss of Your Certificates, and Jail Campus administrators are saddled with lots of paperwork and deadlines, but there are new or recently
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When Kids Lead

Student leadership isn’t just another box to check. It’s essential. It equips our kids with skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, effective communication, and teamwork.
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The “S” in TEPSA

As TEPSA members, we often focus on the instructional leadership of principals. However, the “S” in TEPSA reminds us that supervisors play a critical role in creating the conditions for principals to thrive.
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Documentation that Defends

Documentation has often been viewed as a reactive task, something completed after a difficult conversation or major incident.
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