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The Nonnegotiable of Great Coaching (And Why They Matter More Than Teaching Talent)
If we’re honest, most schools don’t struggle because their teachers lack talent. They struggle because leadership and coaching structures aren’t working. So if great teaching alone doesn’t make a great coach, what does? Let’s talk about the nonnegotiable — the...
Why We Keep Making the Wrong People Coaches in Schools
There’s a phrase you hear all the time in schools: “We just don’t have the team this year.” It’s often said with a sigh, a shrug, and an unspoken sense of inevitability — as if strong teams are a matter of luck rather than leadership. But what if the issue isn’t the...
Supporting Teachers in January—Creating a Fresh Start After the Holidays
The start of a new semester is both exciting and challenging. Students return with stories from their winter break, energy levels vary, and routines may have slipped. Teachers, on the other hand, are often managing lingering fatigue from a long fall semester,...
Practical Strategies for K-12 Educators to Reignite Motivation and Momentum in the New Semester
The start of a new semester can feel like standing at the base of a long climb. The destination: state testing, final exams, graduation, feels far away, and the path forward may feel overwhelming. Teachers are balancing curriculum demands with varied student...
Hitting Reset: Why January Is the Perfect Time to Rebuild Classroom Routines and Relationships
When students walk back into school in January, something shifts. The energy is noticeably different from the first day of school in August. Instead of brand-new supplies and fresh excitement, there’s often a quieter, heavier feeling; routines have slipped, motivation...
Turning Holiday Energy into Classroom Opportunity
December in schools often comes with twinkling lights, buzzing excitement, and… distracted learners. Between holiday events, shifting schedules, and rising anticipation, it can feel like meaningful instruction is slipping away. But instead of fighting against the...
Keeping Rigor Strong When Schedules Get Disrupted
December brings more than excitement—it brings interruptions. Assemblies, shortened days, testing windows, weather delays, and special events can quickly derail instructional momentum. The challenge for educators isn’t just managing time—it’s maintaining rigor when...
Supporting Teachers During the Break—and Setting Up a Strong January Return
As the semester comes to a close and schools transition into winter break, leadership doesn’t pause—it shifts. While classrooms quiet and calendars slow down, this is a powerful moment for principals to care for their staff, model healthy boundaries, and thoughtfully...
A Gentle Walk with Cathy Tooley: Faith, Growth, and the Lessons That Never End
In her interview on Triad Today, educator and author Cathy Tooley shares how her journey of teaching and self-discovery inspired A Gentle Walk: A Quarterly Faith Journal. Designed to nurture reflection and spiritual growth, the journal invites readers to pause, write, and reconnect with God throughout the year.
Leading with Gratitude This November
November is often seen as a season of reflection and thankfulness. For those of us in education, it’s also a natural time to pause and consider the people who keep our schools thriving: our teachers. Teachers are the heartbeat of...
A November Tribute: Thank You, Educators
This November, we honor educators for their dedication, creativity, and impact. Discover how professional development can support teachers, elevate student outcomes, and strengthen school communities.
Gratitude in the Classroom: November Strategies for Educators to Boost Teacher Well-Being & Student Culture
Discover practical strategies for educators to foster gratitude in the classroom this November. Boost teacher well-being, strengthen student relationships, and create a positive, resilient school culture.
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