Strengthening the Principal-Teacher Connection in December: Preventing Burnout and Building Team Unity
The holiday season is upon us, and while it’s often filled with joy and celebration, it can also bring heightened stress levels,...
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Dianne McKinley
Nov 16, 20233 min read
Boosting Staff Morale in Schools: Introducing Our Staff Appreciation Solution
In the world of education, the well-being and motivation of teachers and staff play a crucial role in the overall success of our schools....
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Dianne McKinley
Nov 6, 20235 min read
5 Simple Ways to Improve Teacher Morale & Decrease Principals’ Stress
Just when we thought education was one of the most stressful jobs on the planet, BOOM, it got more stressful. Educators are reporting...
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Tiffany Creager
Oct 3, 20234 min read
Nurturing Resilience: Tips for School Leaders to Prevent or Treat Burnout
Working closely with students who have endured trauma can have a profound impact on the mental and physical health of educators. This...
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Dianne McKinley
Sep 13, 20233 min read
Ignite the Spark: Overcoming Student Apathy
In the realm of education, one of the greatest challenges faced by teachers, parents, and students alike is student apathy. Apathy can...
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Dianne McKinley
Sep 5, 20233 min read
6 Tips for Retaining Teachers
Let’s face it. Recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, and training new teachers is time consuming, expensive, and exhausting. Schools with a...
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Dianne McKinley
Aug 3, 20233 min read
5 Steps to Become an Impactful School Leader
As school leaders, there are many things that are added to our plate in a school year. Some are delegated to us by district leaders while...
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Dianne McKinley
May 21, 20233 min read
Why Instructional Coaching is Critical
If you want teachers to grow, thrive, and stay at your school, instructional coaching is critical. Research is conclusive that the most...
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Dianne McKinley
Jan 4, 20233 min read
Creating a Strong Mentoring Program
As leaders during these difficult times, it can be hard to attract, hire, and retain great teachers. One way to do this is by creating a...
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Tiffany Creager
Dec 9, 20228 min read
Employability Skills: Mindset
Employability skills are a set of skills outside of technical or academic competencies that are desired by potential employers and...
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Bill Reed
Dec 9, 202210 min read
Mentors: People Who Point Us In The Right Direction
As you begin your career, mentors are invaluable. They help you stumble through all that you do not know when you start. They are there...
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Tiffany Creager
Jun 13, 20228 min read
Mentoring to Prevent Burnout- 6 Wellness Strategies to Incorporate Into Your Mentoring Program
As one school year comes to an end, another is soon to begin! First things first, filling vacancies with the hope that the upcoming...
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Dianne McKinley
May 23, 20222 min read
Principals’ End of School Year Checklist
As a school leader, there are many loose ends that you will want to tie up at the end of the school year. This is a great time to pause...
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Dianne McKinley
Jan 13, 20224 min read
How to Facilitate an Effective Meeting
Let’s face it, most people hate meetings and that is because most meetings are a waste of time. No matter how much a leader may want a...
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Tiffany Creager
Dec 16, 202111 min read
Prioritizing Physical & Mental Health Despite Ongoing Stress
I was recently asked to come have a conversation with the staff at a non-profit agency about managing personal stress as they continue...
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Bill Reed
Nov 15, 20214 min read
Indiana Math Textbook Adoption
Back in 2011, Indiana Public Law 73-2011 altered state and local textbook adoption procedures. Under this law, Indiana no longer follows...
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Tiffany Creager
Jan 15, 20218 min read
Value-Based Living, Working, and Leading - Swapping Resolutions for Reflection in the New Year
On December 31st, 2019, I was full of energy, excitement, and anticipation. We were heading into a new decade! I had multiple activities...
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INcompassing Education Team Member
Nov 4, 20203 min read
School Turnaround
School turnaround is an intervention directed toward a low-performing school that delivers considerable gains in achievement, and readies...
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INcompassing Education Team Member
Nov 4, 20202 min read
Professional Development – Mentoring Teachers in Schools
Experienced educators use teacher mentoring programs to provide knowledge, support, advice, and reinforcement. More importantly,...
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Dianne McKinley
Nov 3, 20207 min read
Top 6 Books for Teachers in 2021
2020 was a HARD year! It brought a host of new struggles of educators around the world. Learning new things has always been a part of...
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