by Andrew Curtis | May 14, 2026 | Educational Leadership (Principals & Administrators)
As we enter the final weeks of the school year, there’s a certain energy that takes over our buildings. Students are excited for summer. Teachers are tired. And as leaders, we feel the pressure of deadlines, assessments, and year-end events. It’s easy to let routines...
by Andrew Curtis | May 14, 2026 | Effective Classroom Management
There’s something about the end of the school year that can quietly shift the culture of a classroom. It doesn’t happen all at once. It starts with small thoughts: “They’re checked out anyway.” “We’ve covered most of what we needed.” “Let’s just make it to the end.”...
by Andrew Curtis | May 14, 2026 | Educator Wellness and Resilience
There is a familiar feeling that settles into schools this time of year. The energy shifts. The pace softens. The countdown quietly begins. Teachers are tired. Students are tired. Everyone can see summer just around the corner. And while that feeling is real and valid...
by Andrew Curtis | Apr 27, 2026 | Educational Leadership (Principals & Administrators)
As school leaders, we are often faced with choices that test our courage, our judgment, and our commitment to both teachers and students. One of the most persistent challenges in education is the temptation to take the path of least resistance. It’s easier to avoid...
by Andrew Curtis | Apr 27, 2026 | School Improvement Initiatives
It’s human nature to avoid discomfort. In education, this manifests as a tendency to water down instruction, avoid difficult conversations, and shy away from decisions that might create tension. We tell ourselves we are “protecting” teachers or students, but in...
