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Productivity Reboot
I am in the process on working on a new book, Autopilot: Practical Productivity for School Leaders (working title). While my target audience is school leadership, district administrators, instructional…
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Define Enough
There are times when teaching can overwhelm. If you try to do too much, you can set yourself up for failure. You may find that your expectations for your…
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Perfectly Imperfect
As we get ready to begin the school year in a few weeks, teachers have returned to their classrooms to try to make them ideal for students. I've noticed…
Still Need a Revolution?
Seven years ago today, I put The Four O'Clock Faculty: A ROGUE Guide to Revolutionizing Professional Development out into the world. It was accepted by many as a way…
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What a New Teacher Wants (and Needs)
This summer, I've hired two new teachers for positions in our school, while interviewing many others who were applying for their first teaching position. I've been thinking a lot…
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Little Plastic Green Soldiers
Often when I’m sitting through interviews for a teaching position, administrators will describe a candidate as being green. Now if you look up the meaning of the word when…
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My Best Hiring Advice
I frequently have the opportunity to speak with aspiring teachers, and I try to share some advice about the hiring process. Trying to land that first teaching position can…
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Drive-Thru Meetings
Sometimes, you have information to share with staff that doesn’t require a full meeting. It might be sharing a packet of resources or digital resources, having staff review and…
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The Quicker Picker Upper
School’s out for summer. While students and teachers are home enjoying well-deserved rest and relaxation, school administrators are still at work. Of course, it’s much more quiet during the…
