The Principal’s Desk

When Edu-Celebrities Get It Wrong: Stop Taking Soundbites as Strategy Let’s be honest—education has its own celebrity culture. Scroll through LinkedIn, TikTok, Facebook, X, or the latest conference program, and you’ll see the same faces: dynamic, high-energy presente…

We have to stop confusing charisma with credibility. A standing ovation isn’t peer review. A viral quote isn’t data. principalsdesk.org/2025/08/12/w...

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5 Alternatives to School Suspension School suspensions have long been the go-to disciplinary measure for managing student misconduct, but they’re increasingly viewed as ineffective and counterproductive. When students are remov…

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5 Areas Principals Should Reflect On At The End Of The School Year As the school year draws to a close, it’s crucial for principals to take a step back and reflect on the journey. This reflection isn’t just about ticking boxes; it’s about gaining insights, celebra…

As the school year draws to a close, it’s crucial for principals to take a step back and reflect on the journey. This reflection isn’t just about ticking boxes; it’s about gaining insights, celebrating successes, and identifying areas for growth. #EduSky principalsdesk.org/2024/06/17/5...

Beyond the Game: Why Athletes Should Show Up for the Arts As educators, we talk often about the value of a well-rounded education. We champion the importance of both STEM and the humanities, push for collaboration between academic departments, and strive …

When athletes attend an orchestra concert or a senior art showcase, it bridges a cultural gap within our schools. It communicates: “We support you the way you support us.” #EduSky principalsdesk.org/2025/05/01/b...

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How did I make it into every classroom once a week to support my teachers?

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Applying Covey’s Time Management Matrix to a School Principal’s Work One of the most common concerns coming from principals today is the amount of stress associated with the job. Second is the lack of time needed to complete everything that needs to get down in orde…

By understanding and applying this matrix, principals can make more strategic choices about how to spend their time, enhance productivity, and lead more effectively. #EduSky principalsdesk.org/2024/11/05/a...

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5 Pieces of Data Your Leadership Team Should Be Analyzing Leadership teams spend hours and hours each school year looking at assessment data. Data will help teachers and administrators target individual students and standards for intervention. However, as…

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5 Ways to Create a Powerful Response to Intervention Plan Schools across the country are creating intervention plans for students. However, most of these plans fall short and are just mere shells of what they could and should be. Schools are spending thou…

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From Candidate to Leader: 5 Ways to Shine in Your Principal Interview” The principal’s leadership is vital for a school’s success. Candidates should emphasize their vision for student achievement, strong decision-making, commitment to teacher support, comm…

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Teacher Walk-up Song List Baseball players have walk up songs. Teachers, principals, and staff members should have one too! Recently I asked The Principal’s Desk Facebook Group members what would be their walk up song…

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How much time are you actually spending on tasks that are truly making a difference? #EduSky

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5 Ways School Counselors Can Boost Student Attendance At the start of each school year, one of the most critical tasks for school counselors is ensuring that students attend school regularly. Consistent attendance is vital for academic success, social…

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5 Ways Principals Can Brighten a Teacher’s Day The job of a school principal is complex, broad, and challenging. We often focus on the notion that students need to be at the center of everything we do. While I am not disputing this, I do believ…

Happy teachers make great teachers. Great teachers can have an enormous impact on student achievement. The reverse is also true. #EduSky

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30 Themes For The Upcoming School Year In the bustling halls of our schools, amidst the eager chatter of students and the dedicated hum of educators, lies a simple yet profound tool that has the potential to transform the educational la…

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Teacher Walk-up Song List Baseball players have walk up songs. Teachers, principals, and staff members should have one too! Recently I asked The Principal’s Desk Facebook Group members what would be their walk up song…

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5 Ways Leadership is Like Building a Sandcastle Being a leader is not easy. Leaders must be steadfast during the storm and be able to remain standing through thick and thin. I was lucky enough to spend some time this summer on a beach building s…

Think of your sandcastle as an initiative. Build it to close to the waves and it will be washed away. Build it too far from the water and it is irrelevant. You’ve got to find that sweet spot. #EduSky