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To Evolve, or Not to Evolve...
By David Garringer, Principal at Chatsworth Park Elementary School (LAUSD) That is the question. Generative Artificial Intelligence in...
David Garringer
Feb 19, 20245 min read
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10 Ways Successful Principals Stay Calm
Dr. Bradberry lays it out for us in this post. Building emotional intelligence is crucial for all leadership roles, like the principalship.

Dr. Travis Bradberry
Feb 5, 20248 min read
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Learning from Missed Opportunities
Leaders, don't fall victim to the trap of doing the work alone. Listen to the wisdom shared here by Lisa Stanley. Use the assets around you.

Lisa Stanley
Jan 29, 20246 min read
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How School Change Really Works
There is a better way to changes schools. Douglas Reeves, an expert in change leadership, tells us how.

Douglas Reeves
Jan 22, 20245 min read
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It’s 2024. Are You Embracing Adult SEL?
Taking care of yourself is a prerequisite for being able to take care of others. Read on as Wendy Turner makes the case for adult SEL.

Wendy Turner
Jan 14, 20248 min read
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The Great Debate: Grading
By Andre J. Wicks, President of Everyday Principal and middle school principal at Carla Olman Peperak Middle School. My purpose in life...

Andre J. Wicks
Dec 18, 202316 min read
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To Get Big Results, Think Small.
Small group instruction is not a thing of the past or a strategy reserved for elementary teachers and students.

Dr. Felicia Bolden
Dec 3, 20235 min read
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Stop Messing Around. Take the PLC Highway to School Improvement.
The path to school improvement is not easy and not complicated. Develop to right mindset for improvement and the sky is the limit.

Andre J. Wicks
Nov 19, 20235 min read
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Leadership and the Rowboat
Leadership is not easy. But it can be easier with a plan.

Erich Bolz
Oct 29, 20234 min read
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Collaboration. Commitment. Change.
Community engagement is the best way to have a positive impact in your school and school district.

Bradley Wilson
Oct 22, 20234 min read
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Leadership Isn't Magic. But these Two Skills are Pretty Magical.
Part 3 in the series on school transformation by Erich Bolz, VP of Research and District Development at The CCE. You may recall in our...

Erich Bolz
Oct 15, 20234 min read
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Consider measuring and minding the I vs. They Gap
In part two of his series, Erich Bolz informs school leaders how they can be transformational in and beyond their own school.

Erich Bolz
Oct 4, 20235 min read
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Tales of a Recovering White Savior
If you want to impact change, be willing to change.

Melia Dunn
Sep 18, 20237 min read
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The Tired School Improvement Initiatives Won't Transform Your School. But, This Will.
Take the guesswork out of school improvement.

Erich Bolz
Aug 13, 20234 min read
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Ask. Listen. Connect.
The art of listening is oft overlooked as a foundational and transformational skill for effective leadership.

Geoff McLachlan
Jul 30, 20233 min read
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Recruit Hard & Manage Easy
All leaders know it. There is no singular more important decision you will ever make than the decision of whom you hire.

Donna Wright
Jul 16, 20233 min read
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Put a "Lasso" on Leadership
What can school leaders learn from a network television soccer coach? Turns out, plenty. Read Ted Lasso's tips on leadership.

James Layman
Jul 3, 20233 min read
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Level 5 Leadership: Humility and Fierce Resolve
I often tell my circle of colleagues and close professional friends that personal humility will trump every triumph in the world of work....
Andre Wicks
Apr 16, 20232 min read
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The Secret to Continuous Improvement
Got your attention? Good. When I tell you the secret to improvement, and continuous improvement, you will be shocked, amazed, and...

John Traynor
Apr 15, 20234 min read
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Bite Sized Leadership: Make Mistakes
Bite Sized Leadership is an ongoing de facto project. There is no such thing as the top 10 leadership characteristics. Leadership is an...

Andre J. Wicks
Apr 15, 20233 min read
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