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Welcome to TheSchoolHouse302 where it’s our job to help you lead better and grow faster. Leadership might be complex but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Our models for leadership are simple and applicable in any school or district.
Here’s how you can enjoy the site. Each month, we start with a new leadership model built on the core tenements of leadership and based on both research and evidence from practice. Here’s what you can expect from our newsletter.
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A Captain’s Guide to Success in School Leadership: Two Must Reads for School Leaders Who Want to Navigate the Leadership Waters
Joe and T.J. Recommend that School Leaders Read The Following Two Books Unlocking Excellence: Read to Lead Better, Learn to Grow Faster These are two powerhouse books that capture the journey of leadership. These two books are distinctly different, but...
Season 5, Episode 4 of the FocusED School Leadership Podcast with Guest Sam Crome
The Power of Teams with Sam Crome This is Season 5, Episode 4 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Sam Crome. It was originally recorded in front of a live audience in Delaware and provided as a professional development experience in collaboration with the Delaware...
TheSchoolHouse302 Blog
Our blog is the first thing we post each month. It covers a topic of school leadership and school culture that every leader should know more about. You’ll get links to research and resources that you’ll enjoy and share as you grow with us.
A Captain’s Guide to Success in School Leadership: Two Must Reads for School Leaders Who Want to Navigate the Leadership Waters
Joe and T.J. Recommend that School Leaders Read The Following Two Books Unlocking Excellence: Read to Lead Better, Learn to Grow Faster These are two powerhouse books that capture the journey of leadership. These two books are distinctly different, but...
Undercurrents, Riptides, and Swells: Navigating the Seas of School Leadership
“Do you have a minute?” School leaders make countless decisions every day, and every decision impacts something or someone. Great leaders are very aware and sensitive to this truth because they understand that even the most benign decision may have undesirable and...
Two Must Reads for School Leaders Who Want to Build a School Culture Where Teachers Want to Work
Joe and T.J. Recommend that School Leaders Read The Song of Significance and Retention for A Change Unlocking Excellence: Read to Lead, Learn to Grow Faster It’s no mystery that we are big fans of Seth Godin, especially T.J., but there is a good reason...
Leading Better & Growing Faster with Joe & T.J.
Our show is a popular podcast for school leaders. We conduct an interview with a great leader, often an author or thought leader, we share books that we like on particular topics, and we add our thoughts in short segments within the show. That means that you’ll find three ways to enjoy the show:
- Interviews with other great leaders
- Book recommendations
- And, our “302 thoughts”
Leading Better and Growing Faster with Joe & TJ: Guest Donya Ball Talks about How Administrators Can Adjust Their Sails to Weather Any Storm
When you stop believing that what you do matters, you can’t make a difference anymore. ~ Debbie Silver About Donya Ball Dr. Donya Ball is a leader, author, and national keynote speaker. She currently serves as a superintendent of schools in California and, for over...
A Three-Pronged Approach to Building an Environment that Attracts and Retains Talented Teachers
Leading Better and Growing Faster with Joe and T.J. In this episode of the Leading Better and Growing Faster podcast for school leaders, Joe and T.J. tackle strategies for building an environment where teachers want to work and want to stay. As our good...
Leading Better and Growing Faster with Joe & TJ: Guest Debbie Silver Talks about Inspiring Educators to Enjoy the Job They Once Loved
When you stop believing that what you do matters, you can’t make a difference anymore. ~ Debbie Silver About Debbie Silver Dr. Debbie Silver is a former Louisiana Teacher of the Year, a best-selling author, and a highly sought-after speaker. She has presented to...
Our Book Recommendations
One aspect of our Leading Better and Growing Faster with Joe and T.J. podcast, we recommend the best books to read on the topic of school leadership. You may hear us refer to ReadThis or ReadThisSeries…you’ll love the books, and we always want to know what you’re reading. And, don’t forget to jot down the “reader’s tip” that we add at the end.
A Captain’s Guide to Success in School Leadership: Two Must Reads for School Leaders Who Want to Navigate the Leadership Waters
Joe and T.J. Recommend that School Leaders Read The Following Two Books Unlocking Excellence: Read to Lead Better, Learn to Grow Faster These are two powerhouse books that capture the journey of leadership. These two books are distinctly different, but...
Two Must Reads for School Leaders Who Want to Build a School Culture Where Teachers Want to Work
Joe and T.J. Recommend that School Leaders Read The Song of Significance and Retention for A Change Unlocking Excellence: Read to Lead, Learn to Grow Faster It’s no mystery that we are big fans of Seth Godin, especially T.J., but there is a good reason...
Two Must Reads on Navigating the Challenges of Implementing Initiatives for School Leaders
Walk into any school and you’ll find countless different types of work being done. Yes, teaching and learning are at the heart of what we do, but a great school culture, one where teaching and learning can thrive, is about so much more. Creating this kind of culture...
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