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Leading a Recovery Discussion
There you are. Standing up in front of your staff. You are nervous for some reason even though you know them. You know them well. ...


Under-the-Radar Leadership
Note: Before you read this, please know that this is a blameless article for anyone out there who has kept quiet about something. Believe...


The Art of Professional Short-Cuts--A GUEST Blog for EduMatch Publishing
It took me years to remember and use “Ctrl C” and “Ctrl V” on my computer keyboard for copying and pasting stuff into my documents. I’m...


The COVID-19 Crisis through a Student’s Eyes
I recently spoke with Jack from Niagara Falls, NY. Jack is a 9th grader who has been out of school since March 16, 2020. He is not...


The Kid Who Likes Remote Learning
I know this kid who likes remote learning. He is fortunate to have a laptop and a solid internet connection at his house. He doesn’t...


187 Notifications
I tried it. Just for one day. A student let me hold on to his cell phone from 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.. During school hours. Breakfast...


Student Voice Truths around the Holidays
I spoke to some more students last month even though I do so on a daily basis. Students of all ages. Students who all feel the spirit...


The TOP 10 Things Students HATE about their Schools
I spoke to a bunch of students over the summer at the University at Buffalo—students who just graduated from lots of different high...


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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