The best professional learning might come from the teacher next door! That's the idea behind this whiteboard strategy, where teachers share what they're working on to surface collaboration opportunities, via P Nicki Slaugh.

❤️ An opening prompt can help ground your team in their work. Kick off your next PLC meeting with one of these prompts from CLEE: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

I believe you. I care. I'm sticking with you. Sometimes, simple is all it takes. (Inspiration via leader Sarah Sirgo)

We see you this #NationalPrincipalsMonth – and we see you deserve a little break! Here's a gift pack inspired by you and your fellow leaders. We hope you'll give yourself a few minutes to unwind and reflect on how amazing you are. principalproject.org/a-resource-c...

"When principals serve one another as much as we serve our schools, we make this work more sustainable, more joyful and more transformative for every student we lead." Read on for Principal Otis Kitchen's #NationalPrincipalsMonth ode to fellow school leaders:

"Louisa, an 11th grader in my chemistry class, sobbed while explaining to me that her anxiety was so high that she had to miss a full week of class." Could consistent SEL support have helped? Explore ideas via educator Lindsey Paricio-Moreau and @teachplus.bsky.social medium.com/whats-the-pl...

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🎉🎉🎉 It's National Principals Month! We're celebrating you, leaders.

💡 Need ideas for supporting students as they share their own perspectives – and seek to understand one another's? This read from @greatergoodmag.bsky.social can help: greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...

Asking for a new leader!

Explore a resource collection that can power your team's celebrations of Hispanic and Latino culture – this month and year-round! latino.si.edu/learn/teachi...

If you could give fellow leaders one piece of advice about supporting new teachers, what would it be? Here's some inspiration via Learning Forward:

"Everyone on your staff brings their own gifts and talents. By naming the strengths you see, you can make sure everyone on your staff knows where to turn for ideas." Read on for more ways to support authentic staff collaboration, via leader Victoria Lightfoot:

Teachers can get more from professional learning when the whole school community is behind them. Find ready-to-share handouts to let families know what PL matters, via Learning Forward. #BackToSchool #EduSky learningforward.org/backtoschool/

Principal Adam Mokelke didn't just spring a phone-free policy on his school community – he spent a year laying the groundwork. Read on for ways you could start working toward this change now.

You and your teachers have discussed SEL. But how are your practices looking in action throughout your school community? This SEL walk-through guide from CASEL can help surface insights to push your work forward. schoolguide.casel.org/casel-walkth...

What can you accomplish in 5 minutes each morning? The start of a staff culture transformation, suggests P @drvsmith.bsky.social ✨

For educator & @teachplus.bsky.social fellow Al Rabanera, AI is a thought partner, surfacing patterns and opportunities to support students. Read on and consider sharing this perspective with your team: edsource.org/2025/how-tea...

🔑 Shared commitment 🔑 Community assets 🔑 Collaborative planning Read on to learn how these 3 keys can lead to strong connections with students' families this school year, via leader Maricela Rodriguez.

It can be hard to make time to speak with students' families, but a 5-minute chat done right can help you shift toward a more culturally responsive school environment. Find out how to make every minute count with this guide from CASEL: schoolguide.casel.org/uploads/site...

🌊 🌊 When a teacher joins your staff, there's an ocean of information for them to absorb. This tool from TNTP can help you chart their course. Click for a full onboarding guide from TNTP: tntp.org/wp-content/u...

How do you celebrate the arrival of new team members? (Inspiration via P Beth Thomas)

🔖 Looking for strategies to launch the school year with solid SEL supports in place? Save this discussion guide from CASEL to share with your team. schoolguide.casel.org/resource/tea...

Don’t let math momentum fade over summer! 🧠 @nctm.org has tips and tools to help educators and students stay engaged during the break. www.nctm.org/Conferences-...

Seeking resources to reflect meaningfully on Juneteenth and beyond? Here's an array of tools from your fellow school leaders:

Here's to the ways you let EVERY student and family know: You belong here. #EduSky

One step at a time, these students are reaching their college dreams! 💫 (Via AP Michele Repass)

Even after students are accepted to college, they are many tasks they must complete before they matriculate – and many of them need support. Read on for ways to prevent "summer melt," via The Center for Education Policy Research @harvard.edu sdp.cepr.harvard.edu/sites/g/file...

Have you ever tried holding "exit interviews" with your students? These conference questions from @ctrisenetwork.bsky.social can surface insights to support your work in the fall. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

As you refine your school's equity vision this spring and summer, this Leading Lessons Guide from NAESP can help your team collaboratively assess current practices and future goals. www.naesp.org/resource/cen...

Happy #BlackTeacherAppreciationDay! How did a Black teacher change your life? Today is an opportunity to help everyone learn how Black teachers impact the lives of all students. Use #ThankABlackTeacher and share. Learn why #WeNeedBlackTeachers: thecenterblacked.org/we-need-blac...

Every teacher in your school community brings their own special spark! Share this Teacher Persona Quiz as a piece of your #TeacherAppreciationWeek celebration!

"'What do I even say?' This was one of many questions I asked myself when trying to plan our final staff meeting of the school year." Check out how leader @gustafsonbrad.bsky.social set up a reflective walk for his team. www.bradgustafson.com/single-post/...

Thanks for making a meaningful difference, today on National #SchoolPrincipalsDay, and all year.

"We build community, connection & understanding through dialogue." P @inspiretheyouth.bsky.social passed out these cards to staff members to help support that dialogue.

Here's a fun way for students to jump right into the school day. (📸 via P Mandy Ellis)

It's National Assistant Principals Week! Tag an AP who makes you grateful EVERY week. #HappyNationalAssistantPrincipalsWeek #APWeek25 #EduSky

The clock is ticking toward #TeacherAppreciationWeek! ⏰ Whether you're still brainstorming, or putting the final touches on your celebrations – draw a little extra inspiration from your colleagues:

Looking to support meaningful conversations around equity and data? Try out this tool from CASEL this spring! schoolguide.casel.org/resource/sel...

It's never too soon to plan your #TeacherAppreciationWeek celebrations! Here's an idea from Wahconah Regional High School, where students posted positive messages about their teachers. (Inspiration by Principal Aaron Robb)

"I thought stay interviews would be a challenge to organize during our busy spring season, but they’re actually very simple to execute." P Melissa Harvey shares one of her go-to retention strategies:

As your leadership team dreams big, consider this guidance from leader @esheninger.bsky.social on the importance of small, steady shifts. esheninger.blogspot.com/2024/07/smal...

Is your leadership team in major planning mode this spring? 🛠️ Check out this @unboundedu.bsky.social toolkit to help you make the most of your time. 🛠️ unbounded.org/resources/ke...

What's one way your school community has supported students during Ramadan? #EduSky www.kpbs.org/news/educati...

Help young students build key interpersonal skills with these effective strategies. 🔑 #ElementaryTeacher #kindergarten

Take a moment to celebrate your leader wins – and consider ways to incorporate these characteristics throughout the rest of the school year. www.newleaders.org/blog/charact...

What have you learned about supporting teachers' professional growth as it relates to technology? Read on for insights into why it matters so much, via @learningforward.bsky.social ⬇️⬇️⬇️. learningforward.org/journal/wher...