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When a Principal Whips and Nae Naes

28Nov2015

by Jennifer Gonzalez

As an administrator, you must be seen as a competent leader. But if your school culture needs a boost of positivity, consider the fine art of goofing around.

What It’s Like to Be an Instructional Coach

1Oct2015

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Lately I hear more and more people describing themselves as instructional coaches, so I thought it was time to take a closer look at the work they do.

Is Your Professional Learning Community a Farce?

26Jul2015

by Chase Mielke

Many schools use PLCs for teacher collaboration, but whether they really fit that description is up for debate. Here are 5 ways to tell if your PLC isn’t living up to its name.

The Principal’s Pet: A Cautionary Tale

8Jul2015

by Jennifer Gonzalez

No one likes it when an administrator plays favorites. But what if the favorite is you?

Principals: Are you brave enough to ask for staff feedback?

3May2015

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Your staff is one of the most valuable sources of information you have about how effectively you’re doing your job. But are you asking?

A Teacher’s Coming Out Story

25Mar2015

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Most LGBT teachers still feel they have to conceal their sexual orientation. A few years ago, 5th-grade teacher Jessica Lifshitz decided to stop hiding.

Our First (and Only) Teacher Advice Show

30Oct2014

by Jennifer Gonzalez

In this episode, I answer questions from an earth science teacher who wants to make his material more challenging for advanced students, a student who needs to organize her bookmarks, and a teacher whose co-worker embarrasses kids right in front of her.

Why Every Teacher Should Attend an Unconference

7Oct2014

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Whether it’s called an Edcamp or a TeachMeet, an unconference offers a fun, no-pressure, FREE alternative for professional development.

Dealing with Undeserved Blame

23Sep2014

by Justin McCollum

Moments where I am blamed for something I did not do take me to a dark place. They make me question my career choice, the moral fiber of our society, and my hope for the future. I fantasize about the scathing response I will righteously deliver to my foe’s inbox. And then I calm down and deal with it.