by Andrew Curtis | Aug 10, 2026 | Educational Leadership (Principals & Administrators)
If you have been in education long enough, you know the moment. A new curriculum arrives. The boxes show up. Login emails land in inboxes. Professional development days fill the calendar. And somewhere in the rollout, a well-intentioned phrase is spoken: “Please make...
by Andrew Curtis | Jul 2, 2026 | Educational Leadership (Principals & Administrators)
As educators, we often focus on curriculum, instruction, and assessment. But, one of the most powerful influences on student success is something less tangible: the culture of our classrooms and our school. Culture is not a program. It is not a single initiative or a...
by Andrew Curtis | Jun 4, 2026 | Educational Leadership (Principals & Administrators)
As the school year winds down, there’s a familiar feeling in school buildings: relief, excitement, and a little exhaustion all wrapped together. Teachers are ready for summer. Students are counting down the days. And as principals, we feel both the satisfaction of...
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 | 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 | Mar 20, 2026 | Educational Leadership (Principals & Administrators)
As we head into the busy months of testing season — from state assessments to quarterly benchmarks — the atmosphere in schools can feel heavier than usual. Classrooms are bustling, hallways hum with anticipation, and meetings suddenly become more urgent. For many...
