Putting the Fire Out During Teacher Burnout

The key for teachers is not commitment, but recommitment... not dedication, but renewal. This is an excellent article - for every student deserves an energized teacher, and every teacher deserves the joy of welcoming his/her students each morning.  As school leaders - I feel one of our most important tasks is to remind teachers why they chose to teach.

Read this well-done Washington Post article by Brigid Schulte by clicking here.

Lead Fearlessly, Love Hard

Terrific, must see, TED Talk.  It's great to see principals courageous to lead.

The Role of Testing In Teacher Evaluation

Check this new development out by clicking here.

Leadership

It is my continued experience that school faculties and staffs want to be led.  

But all too often this is confused with being the "boss".

The Number One Best Job (and I agree wholeheartedly)

Whatever you do... be sure to read this by clicking here.

When enough data is too much data...

All teachers, administrators, instructional leaders, Board of Education members, superintendents, parents, and students should be aware of the points raised during this very cogent conversation regarding the current testing regiment taking place in our schools.  Read and/or listen this session of the Diane Rehm Show by clicking here.

Changing Student Behavior By Changing Teacher Behavior

I find that good teachers are reflective practitioners - who are constantly asking themselves how they could make changes to enable their students to achieve.  Those teachers will read this article and ask themselves some tough questions... while others will continue doing what does not work, but expect different results anyway.  You can read the Slate article by clicking here.