Academic Development… The Link Between Character Development and Achievement Levels 26 Feb 20214 Feb 2021 People trust those who do the right thing. However, the problem of failing to "do the right thing" goes back to the Garden of Eden. Still, we are often alarmed by…
Leadership Development… Which is More Important? Trust? Or Content Excellence? 12 Feb 20214 Feb 2021 "The level of trust in business relationships… is a greater determinant of success than anything else, including content excellence." - Charles H. Green "85% of your financial success is due to…
Academic Development… The ROI of Teacher Compensation and Professional Development 7 Feb 202115 Feb 2021 Teachers are the very essence of a school. If school leaders want high-quality programs with substance and measurable results, they need to look no further than investing in their faculty…
Academic Development… School Pride is Really School Trust 3 Feb 202128 Jan 2021 The Edleman Trust Barometer reports that 80% of people stop buying products or services from companies when their trustworthiness comes into question. This research's significance quickly jumps out at us when considering…
Academic Development… 7 Disciplines of Classroom Design: Supporting a Vibrant Learning Environment 2 Feb 202115 Feb 2021 Chad P. Wick, president and CEO of the KnowledgeWorks Foundation, states, "You can't expect children to learn 21st-century skills in schools built for the 1950s. We need schools designed for 21st-century success." Some…
Academic Development… Fewer Student Hours May Result in Higher Educational Value 2 Feb 20212 Feb 2021 The foundational pursuit of most schools is that of providing high-quality education. Whether it is in business, life, or relationships – high quality comes with a cost, and the greatest cost is time. Anything of value takes…
Academic Development… 3 Major Distractions to Learning 1 Feb 202128 Jan 2021 In this article, three major potential distractions to learning are identified, which trusted school leaders avoid: (1) School Plant Distractions, (2) Technology Distractions, and (3) Safety Distractions. 1. School Plant Distractions…
Academic Development… 4 Key Characteristics of an Effective Curricular Program 28 Jan 202126 Jan 2021 As noted in another blog, trusted school leaders ensure that the pursuit of Authentic Literacy and student learning is supported by meaningful and immediate Feedback for Learning. In this way, they demonstrate competency…
Academic Development… Do You Know Your School’s USP? 16 Jan 202121 Jan 2021 One means of ensuring that the school's mission, vision, and values drive improvements in curriculum, instruction, and assessment (CIA), is for school leaders to answer questions such as: What are…
