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The School House 302 Leadership Blog
Our primary blogging category is school leadership, and each month we dive into the specifics of one topic under the umbrella of leading better and growing faster. Our hope is to bridge business managment tools with educational leadership so that you can elevate your practice as a school or district leader.
We are always looking to create content that helps deliver on our goal, which is to inspire better school leadership for a brighter tomorrow for all children. If you have specific challenges that we can help to tackle with our blog or through a guest on our podcast, drop us a note on our contact page.
Using R.E.S.T. as a Technique for Making a Needed Change
Most leaders need more rest and rejuvenation techniques. Too many leaders who we coach tell us that they don't get enough sleep, that their diet needs an overall, and that they can't seem to catch up in one or more aspects of their life. Some of that is simply...
The Principal’s Playbook–Three Cs that You Need to Know: Code, Curriculum, and Community
As you stepped out of your classroom and into administration, a startling realization probably hit you–things aren’t necessarily done in every classroom the way that you did them in yours. The carefully structured world you created—where every lesson was planned...
Navigating the Swells: 3 Skills for Riding the Waves of Educational Leadership
It's all about where your mind's at. ~ Kelly Slater In the vast ocean of educational leadership, there exists a third force that is both powerful and unpredictable: swells. Seasoned sailors know that they must successfully navigate the tumultuous waves of a rough...
Navigating Educational Riptides: 3 Strategies for School Leaders
Effectively navigating the high seas of leadership requires a seasoned leader who can manage high-pressure situations where quick and decisive decision-making is necessary for the well-being of their schools. The savvy and wise leader is attuned to the school and...
Mindset and Management: Two Must Reads for School Leaders Who Want to Manage the Impossible
Joe and T.J. Recommend that School Leaders Read The Following Two Books Unlocking Excellence: Read to Lead Better, Learn to Grow Faster In this episode, Joe and T.J. introduce two books that they know will make a difference in your life as a leader....
The Undercurrents of Decision-Making: A School Leader’s Guide
Brian has been a school principal for three years, and he finally feels that he’s finding his stride. While talking with Brian about his goals for the school year and the successes he has had to date, we found ourselves continually circling back to the various...
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,...
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...
Retaining Teachers: 3 Important Strategies for School Leaders
Teacher Retention: A School Leader’s Top Priority Teachers have three loves: love of learning, love of learners, and the love of bringing the first two loves together. ~ Scott Hayden Retaining teachers is at the top...