“Leaders must pick causes they won’t abandon easily, remain committed despite setbacks, and communicate their BIG IDEAS over and over again in every encounter.”

Rosabeth Moss Kanter

Adding Value Leadership

Danny Bauer with Steven Weber content.libsyn.com/p/5/5/6/556043… #OutwardFocusedLradership #WeLeadEd #BLBS #Leadership

Liz Wiseman discusses the difference between Multipliers and the Diminishers.

What lessons can teachers and administrators learn? youtu.be/ByEQs4QAD4s?si… via Ylutube Creator Liz Wiseman #edchat

What are Arkansas schools doing to support 9th grade students with the new Community Service graduation requirements? #edchat #ARed #AACIA #AASCD #CommunityService #students #Arkansas

Learner Agency is when the teacher passes the baton to the student and they run without support. This can occur at the beginning, middle, or end of the lesson. Sometimes it is planned and sometimes #Agency happens in the moment. #edchat

An Excellent Short Video with advice for Instructional Coaching - The First 90 Days: What Types of Questions Should I Ask Teachers?youtu.be/suMGxDOrq70?si… via YouTube Jim Knight 🇺🇦 #edchat

A link to all of my recent articles on Teach Better Team teachbetter.com/author/steven-… #edchat #WeLeadEd #SuptChat #curriculum #leadership #teaching

Thoughts on School
Fisher & Frey, McTighe, Erkens, & K.G. #edchat

Schedule a listening appointment📢

💡Set up two appointments this week with members of your team. Give that person your undivided attention. Spend at least ⅔ of your time listening to them.

Here’s to becoming a world-class listener!
#listening #360 #feedback #leadership

Congratulations to Dr. Karen Walters, Bryant School District, for being recognized as the 2023-2024 Arkansas Superintendent of the Year! #The_AAEA #AASA

Excited for EL Magazine on Sept 20! Make sure to mark your calendar! Who’s gonna be there? #ELMagChat

Reflections on Teaching & Learning teachbetter.com/blog/reflectio… via Teach Better Team #edchat

“As teachers prepare students for success in life, it is important to ask whether our assignments and assessments are providing students with opportunities to create and contribute.” teachbetter.com/blog/learnabil… #TeachBetter

Learner Agency: A Field Guide for Taking Flight is a boots-on-the-ground resource for those who wish to foster greater agency for students and adults alike within their classroom, school, or school system. And who doesn't want that? Right?!

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Students Seek A Connection Before They Learn Content

1. Can I trust you?
2. Do you see me?
3. Do you see my strengths?
4. Is this class relevant?
5. Can students share their voice and co-teach? #BackToSchool

What is the Elephant in the Room?

School teams create goals, analyze data, and have hard conversations. This one question can allow for a new perspective. #edchat

Attention all seniors! We are here to help with all things college preparation! Many of our teachers are volunteering to stay after school to help you complete scholarships, essays, and applications. Please join us on September 14th at 4:00 PM in the Lecture Hall.

My latest Minute Musing where I talk about always learning... Greg Wolcott Alex Kajitani Rosy Vega-Barrio Kalama School District Grace MacLellan Frank Chiment Justin Baeder, PhD ℂ𝕠𝕣𝕪 ℝ𝕒𝕕𝕚𝕤𝕔𝕙 Cory Henwood JenniferLynnTeaches Jenn David-Lang #SaskEdChat BCEdChat Dr. Steven Weber Rosa M. Chavez Craig Mah

“When school teams become clear regarding the moral imperative, their actions become more intentional.” teachbetter.com/blog/moral-imp… #TeachBetterTeam