Your Vision Statement in 20 Words or Less

Your Vision Statement in 20 Words or Less

Ready for a challenge? Grab a piece of paper and pen, or pull up a blank document on Microsoft Word. Set the timer for five minutes. Your task is to write down your school’s vision statement. It’s ok if you aren’t able to recall it word for word. Just get the gist....
Five simple strategies to improve relationships at your school

Five simple strategies to improve relationships at your school

Relationships Eat Strategy for Breakfast First confession- I misquoted Peter Drucker. I did it intentionally. His famous quote is, “culture eats strategy for breakfast.” This idea alone has led organizations as big as Apple and as small as the local mom and pop shop...
Ditch the Gradebook for Standards- Based Grading

Ditch the Gradebook for Standards- Based Grading

INTRODUCTION It’s the end of the first semester, and your principal informs you that grades are due in a week. You quickly rush to your Gradebook, hoping you have enough assignments, quizzes, homework and tests entered in for the semester to award a grade for...
How to ensure a smooth rollout of PBL at your school

How to ensure a smooth rollout of PBL at your school

The Deer in the Headlights We’ve all seen it. The deer caught in the headlights. Frozen with fear. Unable to move. Jump to the right or left and he walks away unscathed. Stay exactly where he’s at and he ends up becoming a new permanent fixture of the SUV; smattered...