A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

The lessons learned from this crisis can empower us all to chart a new path to create cultures of learning that provide kids with the competencies to succeed in a post-COVID19 world. The answer is and has been right in front of us, and that’s digital leadership. Leadership is about action, not title, position, or power.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 10, 2019

Leadership is leadership. Leadership is both an art and a science with the goal of moving the masses towards achieving a common goal. Not only does it align with what we know about effective leadership, but it also reminds us to keep our focus on the important stuff. Own your mistakes, but don’t let them own you.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 28, 2019

Back in 2009, I began calling for an evolved construct of leadership that would better serve schools in meeting the diverse needs of learners and stakeholders alike. Digital leadership is all about people and how their collective actions aligned with new thinking, ideas, and tools can help to build cultures primed for success.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 14, 2017

Building people up is at the heart of empathetic leadership.” - @E_Sheninger No significant relationship can exist without trust. So how does this connect to leadership? In my opinion, empathy should be a core component of curriculum in schools and the culture of any organization. “ It is easy to knock people down.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 28, 2018

Leadership is far from a science. Since effective leadership means different things to different people, I wanted to dive a little deeper into this debate to glean a better understanding as to what great leaders do. Image credit Whether you are more on the side of art or leadership is beside the point.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 18, 2021

Cultures of excellence are created and fostered when feedback is used to commend effort while providing considerations for growth regularly. However, once feedback is prioritized and consistently provided, the stage is set for a culture of excellence. Most educators need and want feedback to grow.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 20, 2018

“ Leadership has less to do with position than it does disposition.” – John Maxwell I am currently working on a new edition of Digital Leadership for Corwin and I am very excited, as it will be in color. A great deal has changed since Digital Leadership was published in 2014. What should be removed?

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

Boy did I have a warped sense of what leadership really was. Image credit: https://www.haikudeck.com/learn-how-to-lead-business-presentation-v1PwtVKCNQ Maybe the example above is not the best one to articulate my view of leadership, but then again maybe it is. There are many assumptions when it comes to leadership.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 7, 2019

Success lies in a shared ownership approach to design relevant cultures of learning. Herein lies the vital role leaders play in designing relevant cultures of learning. Creating relevant cultures of learning is the responsibility of all who serve kids, not just teachers in the classroom.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 25, 2024

First, it provides a baseline understanding of academic performance, culture, student achievement, and overall climate. Strengths What are the core strengths of our teaching staff or leadership team? How can we transform our district or school through digital leadership ? AI, virtual reality, personalized learning ) and why?

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

AI, while a powerful tool, can only partially replace the role of human leadership in schools. While AI can provide data-driven insights and automate certain tasks, it needs a nuanced understanding of human relationships, cultural contexts, and complex decision-making processes essential for effective leadership.

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Education Elements

MAY 1, 2024

In a time where there is a heightened focus on education, it is essential that leadership development not be forgotten. Educational leaders serve as the guiding force behind school communities, shaping the vision, culture, and direction of the schools they serve.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 16, 2017

In many cultures the status quo is so entrenched that shifting mindsets and behaviors can be daunting. With so much disruption, new generations and a hyper-connected world where information is a commodity, the leadership paradigm has to shift. The industrial revolution model of command and control leadership is no longer effective."

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 26, 2015

Image credit: [link] Without further ado: Leadership is not a popularity contest. A testament to true leadership is one's ability to not just initiate change, but also sustain it. A testament to true leadership is one's ability to not just initiate change, but also sustain it. If you don't tell your story someone else will.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

Instructional leadership was a routine part of the job along with the budget, master schedule, curriculum development, meetings, email, phone calls, and many other duties. With the evolution of social media yet another responsibility was added to my plate in the form of digital leadership.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 19, 2014

Almost every chapter of Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times opens up with a vignette that illustrates specific characteristics, behaviors, skills, and mindsets in action. The Pillars of Digital Leadership Here is a breakdown: Forward – Some wisdom from the great Yong Zhao. Preface – What is digital leadership?

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 28, 2022

Culture is everything. Establishing and maintaining relationships is paramount, which Is why I detailed research-based ways to improve morale in a previous post and in Digital Leadership. Windows and mirrors can be incredible metaphors when it comes to effective leadership. Windows and mirrors can be powerful leadership tools.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2024

It intertwines innovative teaching practices, cutting-edge technologies, and a culture of inclusivity into the very fabric of districts and schools. Organizational leadership is a multifaceted and critical component of ensuring the success of educational institutions. Several key aspects underpin effective leadership in this context.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

This is what instructional leadership is all about. Below are some strategies that I utilized to help create a culture where there was accountability for growth. When focused on promoting growth, accountability can help to create a culture of excellence while helping all learners achieve success.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Too often, teachers are rapidly elevated from the classroom to school leadership positions, whether to fill an unexpected vacancy, act as an interim administrator or to take on a permanent leadership role. It is essential to recognize that the premature placement of teachers into leadership roles comes at a cost.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 30, 2023

To succeed, it is crucial to foster a culture of open-mindedness where people are motivated to change on their own accord rather than being coerced into it. A crucial decision that leaders make is choosing the right people for the job and empowering them to take on leadership roles, even without a specific title.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 28, 2023

In my early days as an administrator, I thought that a positive school culture was one where strict rules were created and consistently enforced to keep students focused on learning. So what are the secrets to transforming school culture? The first step is to involve students in the process of creating a positive school culture.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 17, 2024

In a world of standardized tests and rigid curricula, fostering a culture of continuous, personalized growth for teachers allows them to stay abreast of current trends and effective strategies, maximize time, and become the best iteration of themselves for the learners they serve.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 5, 2018

As a result, the learning culture does not evolve or becomes stagnant for both learners and educators. My point is that the focus should be on taking a critical lens to traditional practices and determine if the way in which they are being implemented is actually in the best interests of a vibrant and prosperous learning culture.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 27, 2021

[To celebrate our upcoming book, Leadership for Deeper Learning , I am publishing an excerpt each day for a week before its release. We think that this book makes a unique contribution to what we know about leadership in deeper learning schools. Also, every main chapter concludes with Key Leadership Behaviors and Support Structures.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2024

As the CEO of Aspire Change EDU , I'm dedicated to research-driven, data-enhanced, and evidence-based services and resources to aid districts, schools, and organizations in transforming teaching, learning, and leadership. These methods are harmonized with the 7 Pillars of Digital Leadership & Learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 1, 2015

Image credit: [link] The right culture focuses on technology as a tool to enhance learning in a variety of ways. As with any holistic initiative, the key is sustainability and a resulting change that sees all aspects of digital learning become an embedded component of school culture. This is a problem.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 14, 2016

The following is a guest post by Dr. Bill Daggett , Founder and Chairman of the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) and Dr. Guy Sconzo , Superintendent of Humble ISD in Humble, TX. Create a Culture of Trust : Start with a conversation. Invite ideas and insights from school board, district, and community members.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 14, 2022

Thriving cultures that produce results make every effort to keep this on the positive side. Pile on the positive feedback Sometimes there is never enough of a good thing when it comes to building up culture. Listening is one of the best tools that can be leveraged to gather crucial information on the pulse of a culture.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 29, 2013

This post is the seventh and last in a series that outlines the foundational elements of my new book, Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times. Pillar #7 - Opportunity The interconnectedness of the Pillars of Digital Leadership leads to continuous improvements in school culture and professional practice.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 23, 2021

[To celebrate our upcoming book, Leadership for Deeper Learning , I am publishing an excerpt each day for a week before its release. We think that this book makes a unique contribution to what we know about leadership in deeper learning schools. Also, every main chapter concludes with Key Leadership Behaviors and Support Structures.

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ED Surge

JUNE 23, 2023

What sports didn’t offer us was the opportunity to develop awareness and appreciation for our cultural identity. When I was nine years old, my mother enrolled my brother and me in folklorico — a traditional cultural dance that emphasizes Mexican folk culture — at our local recreation center. At first, I was annoyed.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 15, 2013

This post is the fifth in a series that will outline the foundational elements of my new book, Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times. Pillar #5: Student Engagement and Learning Many of us firmly believe in technology’s potential to transform the teaching and learning cultures of schools.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 7, 2016

On the other hand, I really want to focus on what my parents taught me about leadership throughout my 41 years of life. It must have been the perfect storm of just finishing talking about leadership and guilt that provided the motivation for this post. Shared sacrifice – Nothing epitomizes servant leadership than shared sacrifice.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 18, 2022

There is a nice mix of concepts including personalization, educational technology, leadership, and school culture. Moving Beyond SAMR with the Rigor Relevance Framework Shifting our Focus Your Ticket to Move Effective Lessons Supporting and Rewarding Teachers with Time The Ever-Evolving Leadership Lens.

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Dr. Shannon Doak

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

I have been thinking recently about leadership at schools, specifically in the area of educational technology. It is this mutual trust that enables a school culture to change. Nobody felt enabled to do anything and the culture of the school suffered. Relationships are the most important aspect to the success of any endeavor.

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My AP Life

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Creating a dynamic communication model so that information flows effectively among the leadership team, faculty and staff, and parents and stakeholders helps nurture a culture and climate of shared leadership where all voices are heard and appreciated, writes AP DeAnna Miller.

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