Foster Community Engagement: Address 6 Root Causes That Get in the Way
Educators know community engagement is crucial for school and student success, but many struggle with getting past the various barriers they face. The…
Tag: 21st Century Leadership
You Belong Here: Making Sure Each Student Is Known
It's not news to educators that students who feel they belong within a school community are more successful both in and out of school. But knowing som…
7 Strategies for Building Trust in Working Relationships
Roosevelt Middle School principal at Vista Unified School District, Amy Zilk, knows that a new leadership role is both rewarding and challenging. One …
5 Benefits of School Identity Work
During a Portico Crowdsource on October 20, 2022, Santiam Canyon Superintendent, Todd Miller, shared some insights about the importance of school iden…
Use Another Word: Incorporating Student Voice in Key Decisions at All Levels
When Carmen Gelman—Ms. G to her students—arrived at Springfield High School as the new assistant principal, racial tension filled the campus and f…
PBIS: Building a Schoolwide System Around Shared Identity & Expectations
To meet one of the major goals of the Santa Ana Unified School District, Valley High School, in partnership with Carmen Gelman, was challenged to get …
Creating Brave Spaces With Staff and Students: How to Build a Culture of Trust & Transparency
This resource was developed from a Portico Community Crowdsource Coffee conversation centered on creating brave spaces with staff and students to buil…
Passion. Pride. Promise. Two Leaders Help Pave the Way for Their Students & Communities
Tucked away in the hills of rural western Oregon, the Vernonia and Gaston school districts defy many of the stereotypes most of us hold when we think …
3 Elements of a Team: Building the Capacity of a Leadership Team
This short video and brief reflection activity can help you assess whether your school's leadership team(s) are complete and effective and reflect on …
The Importance of a Leader Having Clarity and Vision: Reflect on Your “Why”
This short video and brief reflection activity can help you assess whether you're headed in the "right" direction as a leader. As Simon Sinek describe…