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The High Cost of Low Expectations

In Your Corner, Student Learning, Thinking Frames

The High Cost of Low Expectations

When students struggle, it can be tempting to lower our expectations, especially when our thinking is that doing so will increase their opportunities for success. However, the opposite is true—expensively so. When ...

Use Five Underlying Drivers to Build Key Learning Skills

In Your Corner, Student Learning, Thinking Frames

Use Five Underlying Drivers to Build Key Learning Skills

It goes without saying that we want our students to be motivated, take ownership of their learning, and practice persistence. Of course, we also want them to build knowledge and grow wisdom. However, these important elemen...

How to Plant Seeds that Grow into Changed Lives

In Your Corner, Relationships and Connections, Student Learning, Thinking Frames

How to Plant Seeds that Grow into Changed Lives

We Could All Use a Little More “Awe”

Climate and Culture, In Your Corner, Student Learning, Thinking Frames

We Could All Use a Little More “Awe”

Teach Students to Tap the Magic of “Hustle”

In Your Corner, Student Learning, Thinking Frames

Teach Students to Tap the Magic of “Hustle”

Five Teacher Mindsets that Position Students to Thrive

Climate and Culture, In Your Corner, Relationships and Connections, Thinking Frames

Five Teacher Mindsets that Position Students to Thrive

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Share your story and the tips you have for getting through this challenging time. It can remind a fellow school leader of something they forgot, or your example can make a difficult task much easier and allow them to get more done in less time. We may publish your comments.
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A Thank-You Letter to Educators

In Your Corner, Supporting Teachers

A Thank-You Letter to Educators

The Surprising History of Grades and Why It Matters Today

Assessment and Curriculum, In Your Corner, Leadership and Change Management, Student Learning, Thinking Frames

The Surprising History of Grades and Why It Matters Today

Six Listening Mindsets that Invite Deep Connections

Climate and Culture, Communication, In Your Corner, Student Learning, Thinking Frames

Six Listening Mindsets that Invite Deep Connections

Emotions Are as Contagious as Germs: Catch the Good and Avoid the Bad

Climate and Culture, In Your Corner, Thinking Frames

Emotions Are as Contagious as Germs: Catch the Good and Avoid the Bad