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Educator-leader principal, author & national presenter offering refreshing solutions to real problems in schools. My books and monthly column @techlearning.bsky.social & Smartbrief: Books: https://amzn.to/3Cb6xnf Articles: https://bit.ly/4fWuzBz

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The 80/20 rule and leading from your side of the street in school leadership - SmartBrief Leaders set a standard of integrity by taking responsibility for their decisions and actions and avoiding the temptation to blame external factors, Michael Gaskell writes.

www.smartbrief.com/original/the... I didn’t know Mel Robbins (Let Them). Connected to My article: The 80/20 rule and leading from your side of the street in school leadership…Which is harder: letting go of someone else's behavior or owning up to your own? I'm leaning towards the second.

19.10.2025 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 80/20 rule and leading from your side of the street in school leadership - SmartBrief Leaders set a standard of integrity by taking responsibility for their decisions and actions and avoiding the temptation to blame external factors, Michael Gaskell writes.

www.smartbrief.com/original/the...

16.10.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This quote reminds me of toxic social media noise:

There are some things in life that shouldn't be given so much importance, if they don't change what is essential.

08.10.2025 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Difference Between Average And Remarkable Leadership Well-delivered, constructive feedback is critical to leadership success

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The gift of time is an educator’s best tool - SmartBrief Rewarding teachers with the gift of time will inspire loyalty, writes Michael Gaskell.

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22.09.2025 23:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AI and the Law on Sunday at 1 pm, a can’t miss session with current legal updates that matter to YOU! @jenwomble.bsky.social

10.09.2025 01:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Supporting the Mental Wellness of Teachers in the Year Ahead: 7 Practical Strategies Teaching teachers to help themselves so they can help their students

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27.08.2025 11:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How to disarm the most difficult parents - SmartBrief Tips for dealing with difficult parents include focusing on persuasion and collaboration, writes Michael Gaskell.

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20.08.2025 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Excited and honored to be joining David Nash at NJPSA/FEA and a powerhouse team from the Department of Education representatives teaching about AI and the law in schools today!

Check out this informative podcast in which Dave and I riff on AI and the law in schools: lnkd.in/eSR56Wqv

07.08.2025 12:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How multiplier leaders can help schools thrive - SmartBrief Educational leaders should enhance their teams instead of undermining them, writes Michael Gaskell.

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16.07.2025 12:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@toddwhitaker.bsky.social shoutout to Dr. Whitaker who’s excellent work helped me shape this article!

10.07.2025 19:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Managing The Victim Mindset In Teaching How to not be overpowered by negative, victim mindset by adopting a fair and balanced approach.

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10.07.2025 12:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Never leave the ring and you will achieve what you couldn’t imagine: lnkd.in/eH-Wq4CG

16.06.2025 17:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Upcoming article 6/16; great interest b/c my daughter Danielle Gaskell co-authored it!
It’s about resilience. Get
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β€œI’ve been punching above my weight my whole lifeβ€”not because I wanted to prove anyone wrong, but because I refused to ever leave the ring.” @techlearning.bsky.social

12.06.2025 11:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gemini offers free learning and research tools for educators - SmartBrief Gemini offers free AI tools for educators, writes Michael Gaskell, who tests out the tools in real-life scenarios.

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12.06.2025 00:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

When leaders act like children, the organization becomes a playground of ego, blame, and chaosβ€”when they lead with maturity, it becomes a place of purpose, growth, and respect.

06.06.2025 12:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Optimizing Teacher PD with AI How utilizing the best AI tools, including NotebookLM, can improve teacher performance.

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29.05.2025 10:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Harmonizing healing: How music helps children overcome trauma - SmartBrief Music can help children heal from trauma, writes Michael Gaskell, who offers different types of music for mood alignment.

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21.05.2025 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rebuilding Trust In School Leadership In An Untrusting World Trust in leadership is increasingly fragile. School leaders must prioritize rebuilding and maintaining it now, more than ever

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29.04.2025 11:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Digesting your Easter goodies? Sit back and listen to the amazing crew of dedicated school leaders live @5 pm EST with youtube.com/live/tsiTlVedf… @JTSPOTLIGHTS

20.04.2025 12:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How educators can partner with generative AI - SmartBrief Educators can use AI for administrative tasks to free up time and be more present in the classroom, writes Fred Gaskell.

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16.04.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Using AI For Mail Merge The nostalgia of mail merge is back, thanks to analog and AI!

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Stop typing, start talking: Why dialogue beats digital communication - SmartBrief Don't let technology distract you from having purposeful and effective face-to-face conversations, Michael Gaskell writes.

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18.03.2025 21:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Education Articles - SmartBrief

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Students struggling with body dysmorphia is real- here’s how we can help:

20.02.2025 12:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Dr. Martin Luther King teaches the enduring power of truth, courage, and love to challenge oppression, foster understanding, and create a more just and equitable world.

Thank you for changing the world…

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Why good leaders make you feel safe | Simon Sinek #inspiration #feedshorts #motivational #speech
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Simon on why great leaders make us feel safe

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#FETC Love Leslie and she shared even more great ideas about Notebook LM!

17.01.2025 18:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#FETC Rask.ai -very cool for free.99! Adam Phyall shared

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#FETC

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#FETC

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