An Analog Renaissance

An Analog Renaissance

  I've read a lot lately about the phone bans in schools. Many more are also calling for the ban to extend to tablets, computers, laptops, and other devices in…
Radical Sustainability

Radical Sustainability

  We think we've mastered time management. Block off our schedules. Color code our calendars. Wake up at 5am to take advantage of morning hours. We should have "enough" time…
The Un-Newsletter

The Un-Newsletter

  It's a definite conundrum. You want colleagues to be informed but you don't want to overwhelm them with information. As a school principal, I spend a considerable amount of…
The Anti PD Checklist

The Anti PD Checklist

  Professional development must have an impact. Too often, it doesn’t.  We’ve all been trapped in a meeting where professional development is measured by seat time. We tell ourselves that…
Plan for the Unplanned

Plan for the Unplanned

  As school leaders, we know that fires are part of the job. Whether it’s an unexpected fire alarm, a student discipline issue, a facilities snafu, or a sudden schedule…
Be More Boring

Be More Boring

  I used to think that the goal of life was to be interesting. To have a busy schedule packed with excitement. I wanted to say yes to every project.…
5 Productivity Tools We Love

5 Productivity Tools We Love

  As you may know, I love discovering a new tool that helps to make me more efficient. I'm loving these five productivity tools right now! Text Blaze. How many…