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Keep it Simple, Stupid
A lot of school districts assume their stakeholders understand topics when really this is not the case.
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Take Advantage of Appointments
For those who live in smaller communities, heading out of town for an appointment is a pretty commonplace.
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Got Teacher Shortage? Grow Your Own
It seems that everywhere I go people want to talk about a teacher shortage...
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What Do You Want To Be?
One of my favorite books of all time is Atomic Habits by James Clear. Although I read this book just a few months ago, I have already...
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Being Too Positive
When I first came across this quote in John Maxwell's 5 Levels of Leadership I had an immediate "ah ha" moment...it was as if Maxwell had...
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Knock, Knock "Room Service!"
Teacher Appreciation Week comes every year during the first part of May. See what we did for our teachers...
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College Decision Day
If your school district doesn't have a College Decision Day then you need to plan on having one for next year.
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YOU Get a Yeti! And YOU Get a Yeti!
Finding a gift that all staff members enjoy can be a real challenge. See what we came up with in this latest entry.
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#TheTrojanWay Award
Our schools have adopted the hashtag #TheTrojanWay as a way to brand our district...
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Never Yell or Argue
I first remember hearing this quote when reading one of Todd Whitaker's books and am certain I have heard it several other places since. ...
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Rock Paper Scissors Posse
I was looking for a new quick icebreaker to use with our staff and came across Rock Paper Scissors Posse...
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Students = Great Guest Speakers
Students can gain a lot of confidence through speaking in front of a room full of adults...
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Don't Forget Support Staff!
In most districts, support staff make up 50% of the workforce yet they often get left out of many events.
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It's Just Lunch
I was walking through a 3rd grade classroom in March and had a student come up to me and ask, "Can I eat lunch with you?"
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Naps = Zambonis for Your Brain
I have always enjoyed naps, but until recently I have always felt a bit guilty about taking an afternoon snooze. I believed that naps...
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Donut Worry, Be Happy
Never miss an opportunity to create a special moment for a student and his or her classmates.
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Looking Forward
I have always found that having something to look forward to and think about during the toughest moments of the day get you in the right...
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Lead by Wandering Around
The concept of leading by "wandering around" suggests that leaders need to be intentional about getting out of the office and into the...
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County Fair
When living in the midwest, one of the most highly-anticipated times of the year for our students is the county fair...
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Calories In vs. Calories Out
Let's face it - it seems like there are a thousand different theories on the best diet, the best exercise program, the best way to lose...
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Summer Vacation Contest
Create a contest where staff, students, and families share summer photos while wearing school district clothing...
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Reinforcing District Core Values
Always be looking for ways to reinforce the district mission, vision, and core values. Here's an example...
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Making a Hiring Mistake
One of my all time favorite quotes comes from Jim Collins' book Good to Great. It reads as follows: "The moment you feel the need to...
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Road Of Achieving Milestones
We wanted to create a video emphasizing the commitment of students and staff to overcome obstacles and achieve goals...
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