As educators, we spend a lot of time with other people. That time can be ongoing, longer relationships or brief, … More

Stephen Peters and I have known each other for years. We both grew up in South Carolina and now reside … More

After being a school administrator for fifteen years and beginning my tenth year in full-time support of school leaders next … More

“Decades of social science research have demonstrated that differences in quality of schools can explain about one-third of the variation … More

One of the most common leadership mistakes is thinking you’ll get maximum performance from others without first building relationships with … More

Nearly everyone talks about the importance of relationships at a school. So many conversations work around into the comment, “it’s … More

Science has proven what you probably suspected. The number one influence in schools related to student achievement is what your teachers … More

Becoming a Principal can be a curious thing. You get the job before you know the job, and then a … More

While I was at dinner, I heard someone in the restaurant, obviously a teacher, talking to a friend in line.  … More