It’s time for the 2017 TED Conference, and neuroscientists, inventors, technologists, and performers have gathered in Vancouver, British Columbia to share … More
Category: School Design
Help! The Third-Grade Teachers Aren’t Talking!
Teams of teachers can do amazing things together. Sometimes, however, they don’t. In my work supporting leaders in schools, “teams gone … More
What Principals Can Pour Into Teacher-Leaders
This week at Principal Matters!, we’ve focused on teacher teams and teacher-leaders (T-L). To catch you up for today, here’s the picture … More
Teacher-Leaders Need Training and Support
The work of teachers and schools is increasingly more complex than ever before. We evaluate our teachers’ effectiveness in preparation and delivery … More
What Is The Culture Around Freshmen at Your School? (And Why It Matters)
What kind of reception do the freshmen get at your school? Are they looked at with great anticipation? Are they … More
Designing Your School For Success
Schools, as well as other organizations, usually produce outcomes based on their design. Have you given much thought to that proposition? … More
Making School Work For All Students
Scott Cowart is the Superintendent of Schools in Carroll County, Georgia and is an amazing leader with great creativity in … More
Thought Starters About School Redesign
PM! recommends a look at the following resources. None of them represent products or formulas for school change. They do, however, serve as thought starters that can aid in your conversation. It’s there that the answers lie. The nuances of your school and community have to be considered when bringing about change. Great ideas, customized for an individual school and tackled with genuine collaboration lead to tremendous success.