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Attendance Still Matters…
Attendance Still Matters…

As a young girl, my family relocated from New York to Florida in the late eighties. I vividly recall that my mother made a concerted effort to move during the holiday season to cause minimal disruption to my education experience. We arrived in Miami just ahead of the winter holidays, with the... Continue Reading

Postedby Tanisha Cunningham
Date posted10/24/2024


My Whole Life
My Whole Life

I’ve always loved watching movies and reading biographies. I love hearing the stories of people’s lives. Their ups and downs, victories and losses, failures and celebrations. On a recent plane ride I watched One Life, the Bob Marley story. I’ve always loved his music and his... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Marotta
Date posted10/17/2024


Crafting Talks That Have Impact
Crafting Talks That Have Impact

By Erik Palmer Let me give you a challenge: Within 30 seconds, come up with five examples of an education leader’s communication failure. I bet you can do it. Perhaps you recall faculty walking out of a meeting saying, “Well that was a big waste of time;” possibly a professional... Continue Reading

Date posted10/10/2024


The Sights and Sounds at the Schoolhouse Gate
The Sights and Sounds at the Schoolhouse Gate

By Johna Giordano, MS E.L., Principal, Hollywood Academy of Arts & Sciences Getting operations up and running, training new teachers and new families, rainy day dismissals, fire drills, PLCs, positive culture, and a plethora of seemingly simple tasks can fill every minute of our day as... Continue Reading

Postedby Johna Giordano
Date posted10/1/2024


The Power of One: How a Single AP Course Can Transform Students’ Futures
The Power of One: How a Single AP Course Can Transform Students’ Futures

By Cale Golden Some of the benefits of Advanced Placement® (AP)—including building skills for college and career and providing an opportunity to earn college credit and placement—are familiar to many educators. What might be lesser known is that students don’t need... Continue Reading

Date posted09/25/2024


Showing Up For Me
Showing Up For Me

By Gracie Branch, Associate Executive Director, Professional Learning, NAESP Every year, I feel extremely fortunate to be able to attend the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Annual Meeting. This year’s conference in Cleveland, Ohio, was no exception. As NAESP’s... Continue Reading

Date posted09/19/2024


Three Ways to Build Connection, Culture, and Community This School Year
Three Ways to Build Connection, Culture, and Community This School Year

By S. Kambar Khoshaba For principals, experiencing challenging years is inevitable. Putting our best foot forward right out of the starting gate is essential to setting us on a positive path to building a strong, connected school community. Conflicts with student schedules, staff morale... Continue Reading

Date posted09/11/2024


The Habit
The Habit

By Andrew Marotta Dr. Rob Gilbert shared this a few weeks back on the Success Hotline. If you’re not a caller, I highly recommend it: 973-743-4690. The Habit Poem I am your constant companion. I am your greatest helper or your heaviest burden. I will push you onward or drag you down... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Marotta
Date posted09/5/2024


Networking...Worth the Time
Networking...Worth the Time

By Amy Sams, Principal, SouthShore Charter Academy When I accepted the position at my current school, my best friend challenged me to be involved in my new community. Though I immediately began to worry about the time investment of such a challenge, I knew it was sound advice. I decided to... Continue Reading

Postedby Amy Sams
Date posted08/27/2024


Why School Leaders Should Embrace 360-Degree Feedback—and How to Do It
Why School Leaders Should Embrace 360-Degree Feedback—and How to Do It

By Brad Johnson As educational leaders, you’re constantly striving to elevate the quality of your schools. Leadership isn’t just about overseeing operations; it’s fundamentally about building meaningful relationships and actively listening to the voices of those you lead,... Continue Reading

Date posted08/14/2024


Happy New School Year!
Happy New School Year!

Happy New School Year! We want to extend a warm welcome back to each of you. The school year ahead offers us all the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our students, staff, and the broader community. As you prepare to welcome back your school communities, take a moment to reflect... Continue Reading

Postedby Kirianne Suriano
Date posted08/8/2024


How to Have Hard Conversations With Your Teachers: 3 Tips for Principals
How to Have Hard Conversations With Your Teachers: 3 Tips for Principals

By Olina Banerji If there’s one key leadership skill that principals need, it’s the art of conversation. This skill has come into sharp focus as the role has become more complex and demanding, school leaders say. “We notice that the size of our plates hasn’t increased,... Continue Reading

Date posted07/31/2024