4 Ways to IGNITE Others
There isn’t a day that goes by where my inbox doesn’t have a message from an amazing educator or leader who is frustrated with a...
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Tamara Has a Problem
Tamara, a 6th grade student in Amherst, NY, told me about her school day yesterday. I was visiting her school principal and stumbled...
Developing an UBER-Based Classroom and School
I’m amazed by the business model and unique functionality of UBER. It is very interesting to me, to say the least. The UBER model...
The “Old Yeller” Teacher (This has nothing to do with screaming at kids.)
When I was a 7th grader, I read Old Yeller for English class. Well, I didn’t actually read it. My teacher assigned it to the entire...
Squeezing All the Fun Out of School
My daughter, Ellen, age 9, brought home a 2-sided flyer from school the other day. Here it is: Also coupled with a “no cupcake” school...
I Just Spoke to My Son: Student Voice, Activated
My son, Eddie, just started 8th grade this year. He has always been a good student. He usually works hard. Eighth grade in our school...
"Here’s What I Learned in School this Week, Daddy!"
Many schools across the nation started a brand new school year few weeks ago. In New York State, this was the first week for my three...
The “Schools First!” Slogan for Managing Emotional Smoke & Fire
They say, “Where there is smoke, there is fire.” So, let’s apply that metaphor to this scenario: I like to believe that most educators...
Leadership “Worrying” & The Healthy Leader In You
We’ve all worried before and we’re most likely going to worry about something in the next few minutes or sometime over the next few days....
When Taking the High Road Leads to Shakier Ground
Our Dunk Tank Voxer Group, entitled “Prevailing Leaders” never ceases to amaze me. The reflections, posts, and voice messages are...
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