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 …
Tag: 21st Century Leadership
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…
The Self-Made Myth: Identify and Address Systemic Inequities
With the best of intentions, we still often fall short of actually addressing systemic inequities because of lingering beliefs about "the American dre…
A Source of Strength and Community: How Identity Keeps Santiam Canyon United Even When Everything Else is Falling Apart
Santiam Canyon Superintendent, Todd Miller, shares how their school district's identity and maxims are a source of community and strength, especially …
Understanding & Visualizing School Identity: If Your School Was an Animal:
Thinking about and understanding your school's identity can be a challenging process. This activity helps you consider this complex concept in a fun a…
School Continuous Improvement Plan Template: Get Started on Focused, Customized, Sustainable Change
Understanding that continuous improvement is necessary and identifying what needs to be improved are the first steps towards lasting school change, bu…
Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement Survey: Self-Assessment to Gauge Progress Toward Lasting Cultural Growth & Change
Assessing school/district culture and the readiness of all stakeholders to embrace a culture of continuous improvement is an important first step towa…
Simon Sinek on the Future of Education: The Change That’s Needed and the Change That’s Possible
As leaders in education, it's easy to lose sight of the bigger purpose of education when there's the day-to-day to keep you busy (and let's face it, t…
Celebrate Student Assets: Understanding the Different Types of Human Capital
Educators may have a habit of looking at students through the lens of what is missing, or what isn't fair in their lives (the deficit perspective). Ex…