As we close out what might be regarded as one of the more tumultuous years in recent memory, I wonder how we might advance understanding? Unity? Prosperity? And might there be a recipe to help?
Building a collaborative environment in schools is not something that happens overnight. It seems that “we” were built with isolation in mind–one teacher working with 25 (if you’re lucky!) students all day. It’s not, what shall we call it, an ideal environment for working together to improve our practice and student learning.
Put on your mask Subtitled: Not what you’re thinking November 24, 2020 Before jumping into the post, I’m excited to share this podcast with Justin Baeder from The Principal Center where we talk about my book. Enjoy! (And be sure to follow @eduleadership on Twitter and subscribe to his podcasts). A time of gratitude, and more While …
Let’s Put the C in PLC (Subtitle: No Election Coverage Here) November 6, 2020 And, just like that, it’s here! A project that started several years ago, prodded (ironically) by the global health pandemic, is finally full term. Let’s Put the C in PLC: A Practical Guide for School Leaders published last week. It’s a …
The job of school leaders, at any time, let alone during these times, is too much for any one person. These days, it’s clearer than ever: We. Need. Every. One. Of. Us.
Chad Dumas, Ed.D. Next Learning Solutions September 25, 2020 Teachers Matter. Leaders Matter. What we do matters, and How we do it matters. Chad Dumas Even more fundamentally than this is who we are. Who are you as a leader? And how does this influence what you say and do, as well as how you say and …
