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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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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 from...
Season 5, Episode 17 of the FocusED School Leadership Podcast with Guest Peter Rios
Unlock Your Greatest Potential with Peter Rios This is Season 5, Episode 17 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Peter Rios; in this episode, we're focused on what it takes to unlock your greatest potential as a leader…and so much more....
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.
Great School Leaders Think About Their School as a Brand: 5 Ways to Tell Your School’s Story
Great School Leaders Know How (and Why) to Tell Their School’s Story We think that everyone can agree that there simply is not enough good news being spread among the masses, all around the world. That’s why we loved John Krasinski and his show, Some Good News, during...
Read This: Two Books that School Leaders Must Read to Better Support New Teachers
If You’re Going to Lead then You Must Read Learning and growing as a school leader through reflection, training, and experience is a professional choice. One powerful way to improve is through reading great books, which is why we feature two books on a particular...
The Definitive 5 Ways that School Leaders Can Support New Teachers
The expert in anything was once a beginner. ~ Helen Hayes We’re going to put it right out there, the education profession is in trouble. Fewer-and-fewer teachers are entering into the profession, with over a 30% drop in teacher prep program enrollment. Couple this...
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”
Frederick White: The Labyrinth of Leadership #OneThingSeries
Success is not established by winning all the time. ~ Frederick White About Frederick White Dr. Frederick White is the COO of Digital PD 4 You, LLC and the author of the book, The Skin You Are In: Colorism in the Black Community, the First (2020) and Second (2021)...
Ryan Hawk: Being Able to Change Your Mind is a Super Power #OneThingSeries
Leaders have to regularly do hard things. ~ Ryan Hawk About Ryan Hawk Ryan Hawk is the host of The Learning Leader Show. He has recorded more than 475 episodes over the past 7 years. Forbes called The Learning Leader Show, “the most dynamic leadership...
An Innovative Look at Restorative Practices in Schools with Nathan Maynard #OneThingSeries
When we start a new initiative in schools, we have to take into account the rich tapestry of things that are already in place. ~ Nathan Maynard About Nathan Maynard Nathan Maynard is a youth advocate, educational leader, and change maker. He is the co-author of the...
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.
Two Books for School Leaders Who are Leading During Disruptive and Turbulent Times
Don’t miss this vblog on YouTube or catch our Read This segment of our One Thing Series podcast--books you need to read to lead better and grow faster. Featured Author: Doris Kearns Goodwin Featured Books: Leadership: In Turbulent Times Why We Love This Book...
Read This To Unveil the Impact of Masterminds and the Exponential Growth You Can Experience as a School Leader
Don’t miss this vblog on YouTube or catch our Read This segment of our One Thing Series podcast--books you need to read to lead better and grow faster. Featured Author: Danny Bauer Featured Books: Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader Why We Love...
Read This To Learn from One of the Most Influential Thinkers and Educators in the 20th Century
Don’t miss this vblog on YouTube or catch our Read This segment of our One Thing Series podcast--books you need to read to lead better and grow faster. Featured Author: John Dewey (October 20, 1859–June 1, 1952) Featured Books: Experience and Education and How...
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