Culture
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Unity Over Division: How This Virginia Principal Merged Two Schools Into One
How did one school principal help to merge two rival schools into one? How can we build positive school culture during times of change and transition? How can we translate our school mission and values into meaningful daily practices? About This Guest, Derek Cantrell Derek is the principal of Alleghany High School and was named… Continue reading
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Support Your Staff First to Serve Your Students Well – with Dr. Danny Steele

What does it mean to lead with curiosity over expertise? How can we make our schools places where the adults like to come to work? How can school leaders build a presence that feels more supportive, less policing? About This Guest, Dr. Danny Steele Danny is a former award winning principal who speaks to educators… Continue reading
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17 Easy Ways to Build Belonging in Your Classroom This Year

You belong here. We’re almost there, colleague. The first day of classes for my Vancouver elementary school is Tuesday. Classrooms are coming together and teachers are hyped. Our theme this year is You Belong. Every educator knows that students learn best when they feel safe, loved, included, and appreciated. This is the work we already do… Continue reading
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Episode 111 – Abigail French
ABIGAIL FRENCH is a mother of four, a history teacher for sixth graders, an advocate of public education, and an explorer of the natural world. Continue reading
