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Our new book “Lead 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

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.

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

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

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

Read about Maisie learning “mahogany!”

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...

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

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

Growing Up at Work: Jennifer Abrams on Leadership, Resilience, and Trust Leadership isn’t just about guiding others; it’s about growing yourself. On this episode of the Leaders Coaching Leaders Podcast, cohosts ...

Communication in schools doesn’t stop with students; teachers & school leaders often struggle to master the adult-to-adult conversations.

Jennifer Abrams explores 5 areas where educators can grow as professionals: www.corwin.com/free-...

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Next week on @edweek.bsky.social A Seat at the Table, we will be exploring Math & Technology: Finding the Recipe for Student Success. Register, watch live on on-demand! www.edweek.org/events/live-...

How Educators Can Escape Toxic Productivity (Opinion) Tired of glorifying burnout? Discover how educators can break free from toxic productivity and reclaim purpose and balance.

How Educators Can Escape Toxic Productivity. @michaeldnelson.bsky.social & I have a new article for @edweek.bsky.social. www.edweek.org/leadership/o... #edusky

What happens when schools focus on the right kind of data? Elaine Allensworth joins the Leaders Coaching Leaders podcast to discuss the transformative power of meaningful metrics in education. Drawing from her groundbreaking work in Chicago Public Schools, Elaine shares how identifying critical data Data as a Tool for Change: Elaine Allensworth on Transforming Schools with Data-Driven Leadership

The ninth grade matters more than you think.

Elaine Allensworth discusses how to identify and prioritize key data points that lead to real impact for students in this clip from the Leaders Coaching Leaders podcast: youtu.be/zk3AdsOnI6M...

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….always striving to be a better leader!

Want to Be a Better Education Leader? Try These 5 Strategies (Opinion) Teams should leave you feeling more connected, not drained and disengaged.

Want to be a better educational leader? Try these 5 strategies. A new article for @edweek.bsky.social written with @michaeldnelson.bsky.social. www.edweek.org/leadership/o... #edusky #edleadership

Using Data With Purpose for Literacy Instruction (Opinion) Instead of confining data to spreadsheets, use the information to drive equity, learning, and lasting change.

Using Data with the Purpose of Literacy Instruction. @michaeldnelson.bsky.social and I have a new article with @edweek.bsky.social that focuses on using leading and lagging data. www.edweek.org/leadership/o... #edresearch #edusky #edleadership

Growing Up at Work: Jennifer Abrams on Leadership, Resilience, and Trust Leadership isn’t just about guiding others; it’s about growing yourself. On this episode of the Leaders Coaching Leaders Podcast, cohosts ...

Good leadership isn’t about knowing all the answers. It’s about curiosity, collaboration, and growth.

Jennifer Abrams joined @pmdewitt.bsky.social & @michaeldnelson.bsky.social to talk how educators can build better professional skills and create healthier workplaces: www.corwin.com/free-...

Love this new blog! Thanks @pmdewitt.bsky.social for your partnership!

How to Be a Focused Leader When There’s a Lot of Noise (Opinion) Burnout, attrition, absenteeism, and disengagement are key issues for schools. Here's a path forward for educators.

How to Be a Focused Leader When There’s a Lot of Noise. A new @edweek.bsky.social article @michaeldnelson.bsky.social and I wrote. #edusky #edulead #edleader www.edweek.org/leadership/o...

Latish Reed and Shades of Gray in Equity Work In this impactful episode of the Leaders Coaching Leaders Podcast, Dr. Latish Reed, a trailblazing equity specialist and author of the upcoming book, ...

Equality provides the same opportunities. Equity ensures the right outcomes.

Dr. Latish Reed's shades of gray framework explains the complexities of equity in education and the steps leaders can take for impactful change: www.corwin.com/free-...

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1 in 4 Students Are Chronically Absent. 3 Tools to Change That Chronic absenteeism is a daunting problem. But district leaders aren't alone in facing it, and there are ways they can fight it.

Thanks to @edweek.bsky.social for this article based on our recent Seat at the Table. 1 in 4 Students are Chronically Absent. 3 Tools to Change That. www.edweek.org/leadership/1... #edusky

YouTube video by Corwin Inside the Cult of Pedagogy with Jennifer Gonzalez: Empowering Educators at Every Level | LCL

@michaeldnelson.bsky.social and I are so grateful to interview the one and only Jennifer Gonzalez! We love all things Cult of Pedagogy! youtu.be/tx9godeZp5M?...

Congratulations!

Jim Knight on Elevating Coaching Practices Jim Knight delves into the remarkable success of his latest book, The IC Toolkit, which became a bestseller within two weeks of its release. This comp...

Jim Knight recently joined @pmdewitt.bsky.social & @michaeldnelson.bsky.social on the Leaders Coaching Leaders podcast to discuss the importance of role clarity.

When leaders define the coach’s role and align it with student achievement goals, the whole system benefits: www.corwin.com/free-...

I am grateful for our guests on @edweek.bsky.social A Seat At the Table for their thoughtful, and yet practical and impactful, insight into absenteeism. Check out the 1-hour episode here! www.edweek.org/events/live-... #edusky #absenteeism

YouTube video by Corwin Fostering Collective Leader Efficacy Among Teams

@michaeldnelson.bsky.social & I offered a free webinar 4 @corwinpress.bsky.social focusing on how leaders & their teams can develop shared understanding, joint work & collect evidence of impact. We hope it helps strengthen your leadership team during difficult times. #edusky youtu.be/qp4Ov14Bw8M?...

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I was blessed by incredible board members who loved to learn themselves while setting the vision for our district during my 14 year tenure! #blessedsuoerintendent

How Superintendents Can Engage Board Members to Benefit Their Districts (Opinion) Board members are often disconnected from the day-to-day learning needs of teachers and students. Here are strategies to change that.

As a superintendent for 14 years, @michaeldnelson.bsky.social created a deeply impactful culture with his school board. Here’s how he did it.

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

We Should Be Concerned About the Mental Health of Principals (Opinion) Dealing with disasters, on top of increasing job demands, are pushing principals to the breaking point. We need to do something about that.

Why we should be concerned about the mental health of school principals. Wrote this 5 years ago. Still relevant now. www.edweek.org/leadership/o... #edusky #edleadership