Several months ago I wrote a post about four important words that I know to move mountains when people are otherwise stuck. You can link to it here. Today’s post is also about four important words, arguably the most important words you can add to your leadership and coaching vernacular. Repeat after me: What do […]
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Proportional Reasoning linked to Common Core Standards and other helpful Tools
Just recently a colleague – Roland O’Daniel – sent me a link to an incredible source, Tools for the Common Core Standards, for accessing instructional prototypes/information regarding the Common Core Standards (CCS) . The CommonCoreTools blog is by far one of the best, most useful and current that I have seen thus far. Each of […]
Classroom Walkthroughs: Giving Teachers Feedback
Conducting classroom walkthroughs is a useful strategy for gaining an overall picture of instruction in the building.
Striving Readers Impact on the Principal’s Role as an Instructional Leader
A view from the field: Guest blogger Danny Osborne shares. This month brings to an end a five-year National a Striving Readers Grant. Recently I invited one of the participating principals to share his experiences and how his role as a principal has been impacted by his participation in the project. This week’s Guest Blogger […]
Protected: CTL Artful Reading Project: Creating and Responding to Art
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Skeletons and Mood- Boosting Picture Books
There’s been some interesting news out of Great Britain lately. First, there was the announcement confirming the discovery of the remains of King Richard lll, the 15th century monarch…
Outlines of Writing Success
I love to write and always have. I’m not sure why, although I’m certain being an avid reader who grew up in a household of avid readers who constantly encouraged me to write down my ideas, thoughts and feelings contributed to that. I’ve also spent much of my career writing in, on and about education, […]

