Aside from aiding in decision-making, quick surveys can help school leaders do a “pulse check” of their staff, says @crystalfrommert.bsky.social—which can help surface issues before they develop into serious problems. #EduSky #SchoolLeaders

"I have come to believe that success in leadership is less about technical skill and more about emotional awareness." Read more from instructional supervisor Matthew Steen: www.edutopia.org/article/impo...

Explore the collection: https://edut.to/44rDR49

School leaders: What would you add to this list? www.edutopia.org/article/advi...

This question is all about educators stepping into a new leadership role. What is your biggest question about leading in a new position? Experienced leaders, what is your number one piece of advice? www.edutopia.org/teacher2teac...

Is listening part of your leadership practice? www.edutopia.org/article/usin...

"I’ve always believed that time is a precious commodity for educators, and I wanted my tenure to be truly impactful for myself and those I serve." Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator Ryan Hoxie explores how AI has supported his work as a new administrator on Edutopia. Read now:

4 things school leaders can do to ensure that faculty members feel supported: https://edut.to/3Q48GZn

How to maintain a positive morale for your school staff while simultaneously sustaining your own: https://edut.to/4xmBX2m

True educational transformation requires a radical shift from compliance to collective commitment. When a vision statement is dictated rather than co-created, it functions merely as a wishlist. #EDUsky #leadership

What’s Your Take: Who Are Students Becoming With AI? https://www.edutopia.org/teacher2teacher/whats-your-take-who-are-students-becoming-with-ai via @Edutopia

As a recovering administrator, I sure wish I had this resource when I began leading a school.

Love this perspective. Schools I've seen thrive are the ones where leaders make time to build authentic relationships with students, staff, & families. Day-to-day interactions create trust, which leads to honest feedback that helps schools continuously improve. @cherylabla.bsky.social #Teachables

By prioritizing compassionate leadership, schools can create more sustainable environments for their teachers. Here’s how:

We know you don’t need more noise in your inbox. That’s why The Principal Project newsletter cuts through it all, bringing you relevant, personalized insights, plus stories from leaders who’ve found what works. It’s practical, focused, and totally free. Subscribe! www.edutopia.org/principal-pr...

How might we create schools where educators can thrive, not just persist? Teacher well-being is about building the conditions, relationships, and systems that support educators and students alike. We appreciated this podcast from @edutopia.org: www.edutopia.org/podcast/11-w... #K12 #EdChat

How to implement efficacy-building routines: https://edut.to/4uszDnH

Administrators and leaders: This recovering principal suggests this newsletter to further your professional development. @edutopia.org www.edutopia.org/principal-pr...

3 principals share advice about how to handle exit plans, staffing gaps, and more: https://edut.to/3RT1HD7

Jason Reynolds asks a powerful question about AI in education: What happens when the tool disappears? This piece explores effort, literacy, resilience, and whether AI is quietly stealing students’ fortitude. (Sidenote: Luv Jason Reynolds ❤️) www.edutopia.org/video/jason-...

Head of Teaching and Learning Rachel Lawton introduces a data detective framework to help teachers better understand what student data means—and how to use it: https://edut.to/49tP0ER

What’s your take on eliminating zeros from the grade book? In this episode of School of Practice, @mrrablin.bsky.social explores the tradeoffs of a no-zeros grading policy—and shares strategies for building motivation and accountability! Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4uwrBe6

This is an outstanding article in @edutopia.org and worth a read for building and district administrators: How Administrators Can Keep Their Morale Up www.edutopia.org/article/main... #edadmin #leadership #k12

By leading with compassion, administrators can better support their teachers while still holding high expectations. Learn what compassionate leadership can look like in your own school, from school leader Katy Myers Allis. 🏫 #SchoolLeaders #EduSky

One question I’ve started asking my students is: "Who are you becoming when you use AI?” says teacher and instructional coach Stacy K. We’d love to hear how you’re talking about AI with your students, too. Join the discussion in our Teacher2Teacher forum ⬇️:

Andrea wants to know: Is there a new practice, big or small, that has positively impacted how a process is carried out in a classroom, or at your school?

Here's a clear-eyed and comprehensive look at the controversy over use of laptop devices in classrooms K12. I really appreciated the fact that the author tried hard to capture teachers' perspectives: www.edutopia.org/article/shou... #EduSky #TLSky @edutopia.org

As a recovering administrator, sustainability is #1 in my book. This is a great article. It's all too easy to see a shiny new initiative and try to jump on that train. However, it's so important to see a school's current successes, and only make changes where they're needed, with the staff on board.

By prioritizing compassionate leadership, schools can create more sustainable environments for their teachers. Here’s how: https://edut.to/4fyZK8x

A question from teacher Stacy Kratochvil: Who Are Students Becoming With AI? Join the conversation: www.edutopia.org/teacher2teac... #EduSky

“In his own classroom, the answer is often no.” Really appreciated the chance to discuss the odd position many of us in the classroom are in between these two colliding waves in education of tech enthusiasm and tech pessimism. (Continue to appreciate @edutopia.org uplifting teacher voices, too!)

“If you’re leading a school with experienced, professional educators and staff, give them room to be good at their jobs,” writes @crystalfrommert.bsky.social. The huge downside of micromanaging is missing out on all that expertise. #SchoolLeaders #Principals #EduSky

@mrswendymturner.bsky.social created this end-of-year reflection chart for teachers, modeled after student reflections! “I think we have to keep it simple enough that people will do it and not feel like it is another burden. We also need to provide meaningful time and space for the reflection.”

Before moving into administration, @crystalfrommert.bsky.social vowed never to micromanage. Then, despite her intention, she did just that. So she developed a set of questions to help other leaders avoid this mistake: https://edut.to/4doS4TQ

Does instruction lose steam after state testing? www.edutopia.org/teacher2teac... #Edusky

Principals: These tips will help you creatively unearth data to dig deeper on the problems facing your schools. #SchoolLeaders #Principals #EduSky

A 2015 meta-analysis involving 73K students found that task clarity has a profound effect on both engagement & learning. When we are "fuzzy" about what students are supposed to do or make, we invite cognitive overload www.edutopia.org/article/rese... #Edutopia #Education

Rolling out new courses, adjusting the master schedule, implementing a cell phone policy—getting an initiative off the ground and monitoring outcomes is tough work. These principals are here to share some guidance: https://edut.to/4udfm6o

Not all problems can be solved with quantitative data alone. Here’s how to use action research to explore tricky school problems: https://edut.to/3PcRz71

3 award-winning principals explain how they manage the challenge of leading large schools: https://edut.to/4cW1YvZ

Mary writes about how schools can intentionally build a positive staff culture: https://edut.to/4f0UVo7

When a whole team of teachers can't attend a professional development session, schools can leverage the experience of the individual staff members who do go. Here’s how: https://edut.to/4uaMwTv

As a school leader, you can’t anticipate when a crisis may happen, but you can create systems to ensure your school is prepared. Learn how a crisis handbook and crisis communication plan can help: https://edut.to/4cYCKgn

This reflection strategy for school leaders allows principals to assess where they want to devote their time and make the necessary changes: https://edut.to/428NGD9

Interested in a low‑stakes entry point for educators who are curious about PBL? A 5-day challenge can spark deep engagement, strengthen classroom community, and build momentum for more sustained inquiry throughout the year: https://edut.to/4eP8eIf

How to build systems that sustain student achievement: https://edut.to/4nedAzf

It’s that time of the school year again. 💆🏾 Vacancies. 📃 Resumes. 👩🏾‍💼 Interviews. Are you being intentional and strategic about recruiting a diverse team of teachers to fill your vacancies? I wrote this @edutopia.org article to share how I’ve done it. www.edutopia.org/article/recr...

Onboarding principals has no one-size-fits-all template. School leadership experts Robert Feirsen and Seth Weitzman advise on a multi-year plan for helping new principals adapt to their roles: edut.to/4cK7qlg

Elementary principal Dan Fisher shares a 4-step process for school improvement that he’s had success with: edut.to/4u1iNw6