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Peter DeWitt πŸ¦‹

@pmdewitt.bsky.social

Educator. Author. Founder of Instructional Leadership Collective with Michael Nelson, our thought partner. Co-host of Corwin's Leaders Coaching Leaders πŸŽ™οΈ Podcast. Moderator for A Seat at the Table (Ed Week). Half Marathoner and Triathlete πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈ 🚴 πŸƒβ€β™‚

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4 Practical Steps Leaders Can Take to Bridge the gap between what they expect and what they model. Our new @edweek.org article co-authored with @michaeldnelson.bsky.social

www.edweek.org/leadership/o... #edusky #eduleadership

14.01.2026 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Instructional Leadership Collectives. instructionalleadershipcollective.com/ilcs-1 #edusky #edleadership @michaeldnelson.bsky.social

11.01.2026 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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11 Critical Issues Facing Educators in 2026 (Opinion) We asked nearly 1,000 education leaders about their biggest problems. These major themes stood out.

@pmdewitt.bsky.social and @michaeldnelson.bsky.social asked nearly 1,000 education leaders about their biggest problems. These major themes stood out.

07.01.2026 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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11 Critical Issues Facing Educators in 2026 (Opinion) We asked nearly 1,000 education leaders about their biggest problems. These major themes stood out.

11 Critical Issues Facing Educators in 2026. www.edweek.org/leadership/o... @michaeldnelson.bsky.social #edusky #eduleadership #leadership

06.01.2026 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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11 Critical Issues Facing Educators in 2026 (Opinion) We asked nearly 1,000 education leaders about their biggest problems. These major themes stood out.

11 Critical Issues Facing Educators in 2026. A new article that I co-authored with @michaeldnelson.bsky.social Nelson for @edweek.org.

www.edweek.org/leadership/o...

#education #leadership

04.01.2026 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Season 5 | Episode 34 | Leading Collectively Podcast Episode Β· Teacher Takeaway Β· 12/13/2025 Β· 56m

@michaeldnelson.bsky.social and I were interviewed on the Teacher Takeaway podcast. It focused on:
1. Instructional Leadership Collectives - Cross-role, cross district and region groups focused on a common theme
2. Collective Leader Efficacy
Click here! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

14.12.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 5‑Minute Clarity Reset: How a Small Pause Can Change a Big Decision (Opinion) Stuck in a spin? This practice can help free an education leader to act.

The 5‑Minute Clarity Reset: How a Small Pause Can Change a Big Decision. A new article for @edweek.org that @michaeldnelson.bsky.social & I co-authored. www.edweek.org/leadership/o...

03.12.2025 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Calling Yourself a 'Lead Learner' Doesn't Make It So (Opinion) As an educator, knowing your job well can dull your desire to grow. There's a way to change that.

As an educator, knowing your job well can dull your desire to grow. There's a way to change that. @pmdewitt.bsky.social @michaeldnelson.bsky.social

26.11.2025 02:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Calling Yourself a 'Lead Learner' Doesn't Make It So (Opinion) As an educator, knowing your job well can dull your desire to grow. How to change that.

Calling Yourself a Lead Learner Doesn't Make it So. A new @edweek.org article by @michaeldnelson.bsky.social and me.
www.edweek.org/leadership/o...

23.11.2025 12:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How Education Leaders Can Build a Better Space for Collaborative Learning (Opinion) School improvement often falls flat, and initiatives are easily abandoned. That can be changed.

School improvement often falls flat, and initiatives are easily abandoned. @pmdewitt.bsky.social & @michaeldnelson.bsky.social explain how that can be changed.

12.11.2025 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Read this!

13.11.2025 04:01 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How Education Leaders Can Build a Better Space for Collaborative Learning (Opinion) School improvement often falls flat, and initiatives are easily abandoned. That can be changed.

Feeling isolated as a leader? @michaeldnelson.bsky.social & I have a new article w/ @edweek.org. How Education Leaders Can Build a Better Space for Collaborative Learning. It provides examples of our Instructional Leadership Collective process.

www.edweek.org/leadership/o...

12.11.2025 13:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Looking for a New Way to Approach Professional Learning? Try This (Opinion) Instructional leadership collectives build cross-system networks for purposeful, impactful learning.

Instructional leadership collectives build cross-system networks for purposeful, impactful learning. @michaeldnelson.bsky.social @pmdewitt.bsky.social

15.10.2025 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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First Days of School at Any Age Never Lose Their Power (Opinion) At 62, I started graduate school the same day my grandson began kindergarten, proof that curiosity and growth never retire.

First Days of School at Any Age Never Lose Their Power. A great new blog by @michaeldnelson.bsky.social www.edweek.org/leadership/o...

25.09.2025 23:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We Asked 100 Leaders for Their Top Challenges. Here's What We Learned (Opinion) There are 10 major patterns to the problems in their schools.

There are 10 major patterns to the problems in their schools. @pmdewitt.bsky.social and @michaeldnelson.bsky.social share.

14.09.2025 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We Asked 100 Leaders for Their Top Challenges. Here's What We Learned (Opinion) There are 10 major patterns to the problems in their schools.

We Asked 100 Leaders for Their Top Challenges. Here’s What We Learned

A new article I wrote with @michaeldnelson.bsky.social Nelson for Education Week. www.edweek.org/leadership/o... #education #leadership

09.09.2025 12:06 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Love this story!!!!

07.09.2025 22:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What I Learned About School Leadership at My Italian Nonna's Table (Opinion) This principal's annual barbecue became a blueprint for building culture, community, and collective learning.

What I Learned About School Leadership at My Italian Nonna’s Table. A "Full-circle" blog by @michaeldnelson.bsky.social www.edweek.org/leadership/o...

28.08.2025 11:38 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

So fun to write this blog! @pmdewitt.bsky.social

04.09.2025 01:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I am grateful for the opportunity to write this personal story for oour blog @pmdewitt.bsky.social!

28.08.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What I Learned About School Leadership at My Italian Nonna's Table (Opinion) This principal's annual barbecue became a blueprint for building culture, community, and collective learning.

What I Learned About School Leadership at My Italian Nonna’s Table. A "Full-circle" blog by @michaeldnelson.bsky.social www.edweek.org/leadership/o...

28.08.2025 11:38 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Our new book β€œLead Collectively” is available for preorders on the @corwinpress.bsky.social website. It will be available in September. Check out what John Hattie has to say about it! @pmdewitt.bsky.social

25.07.2025 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How Communities of Practice Can Drive School Improvement (Opinion) Professional learning often feels like an event. Here's how to make it impactful and collaborative.

Professional learning often feels like an event. @pmdewitt.bsky.social and @michaeldnelson.bsky.social explain how to make it impactful and collaborative.

16.07.2025 22:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is a such an important blog for educational leaders!!

16.07.2025 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How Communities of Practice Can Drive School Improvement (Opinion) Professional learning often feels like an event. Here's how to make it impactful and collaborative.

How Communities of Practice Can Drive School Improvement. www.edweek.org/leadership/o... A new article for @edweek.org written with @michaeldnelson.bsky.social #edusky

16.07.2025 10:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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The Stunning Resignation of UVA President Jim Ryanβ€”and Why It Matters (Opinion) The university president’s departure is more than just a headline. It’s a lesson in leadership.

The Stunning Resignation of UVA President Jim Ryanβ€”and Why It Matters. A new @edweek.org by @michaeldnelson.bsky.social and me. www.edweek.org/leadership/o... #edusky

08.07.2025 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Read about Maisie learning β€œmahogany!”

03.07.2025 03:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Data Can Be Intimidating to Educators. But It Doesn't Have to Be (Opinion) An unexpected insight from a child offers teacher and leadership teams a way to appreciate a more nuanced use of evidence.

@michaeldnelson.bsky.social and I have a new article for @edweek.org. Data can be intimidating but it doesn't have to be! www.edweek.org/leadership/o...

01.07.2025 11:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

We love watching and learning from new leaders as they move into a new position including Pope Leo XIV!

24.06.2025 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What Principals Can Learn From Pope Leo XIV's Leadership Approach (Opinion) Education leaders are under pressure to bring about positive results. Here are effective ways to go about it.

What Principals Can Learn From Pope Leo XIV's Leadership Approach. Our ( @michaeldnelson.bsky.social ) new article for @edweek.org www.edweek.org/leadership/o... #edusky

24.06.2025 11:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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