The New School Leader #23
“The reason you feel like you’ve got too much to do is because you are doing too much.” – Josh Spector It is so easy for school leaders to get …
The New School Leader #22
High levels of learning for ALL students will not happen accidentally. As school leaders, we have the responsibility to create an environment in which everyone on our campus is engaging …
The 5 Best Communication Books for Assistant Principals
Effective communication is the most important skill an assistant principal can possess. Fortunately, it is a skill that we can learn and develop. It doesn’t have to come naturally. Putting …
The New School Leader #20
Now that summer is officially upon us, we hope you are taking some time to rest and recover. As you are recharging, start thinking about what you want to accomplish …
The New School Leader #13
Every day is a job interview. You can’t be mediocre or treat people poorly in your current role and then wake up one day expecting someone to put you in …
The New School Leader #09
You don’t need a badge, a title, or a nameplate on your desk to be a leader. The way you conduct yourself every day is what allows you to lead, …
The New School Leader #06
How do you move your campus forward in the work of ensuring high levels of learning for all students? Start here: Be crystal clear when it comes to expectations. Everyone …
The New School Leader #05
As we prepare for the start of the new school year, keep this at the forefront of your attention: Don’t talk to teachers about self-care this year. They’ve heard that. …
The New School Leader #03
Before we go any further, we want to welcome the 47 new subscribers that have joined us over the last two weeks! Thank you for trusting us and for coming along with …
Leading With Appreciation
Summer learning is something I look forward to every year. It’s a point in the year where I have time and energy to learn how I can better myself as …