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

Before making disciplinary decisions about students struggling to meet expectations, assistant principal Dr. Janice Wyatt-Ross recommends asking this question: Will this decision expand or restrict the student’s opportunity to succeed? Read more here: edut.to/4cAVYIB

Love our How Learning Happens videos? Now there’s even more to explore! 📺🧭 Our newest video collection shows classroom-tested practices grounded in the science of learning. You’ll hear from real teachers sharing their strategies—and experts breaking down the research.

School leaders: What’s been on your mind this school year? 🤔 What kept you up at night? 🌱 What filled you with hope? 🔄 What were the biggest challenges or changes in your school community? Share your answers here: edut.to/3Qrs3v6

Kasey shares effective ways to facilitate PD for teacher growth: https://edut.to/4sEpvHz

Big News! @teacher2teacher.bsky.social and @principalproject.bsky.social have joined the Edutopia family, adding new ways for our community of educators to get just-in-time advice, share high-quality resources, and connect with peers. Stay tuned for more updates!

Principal Project 🤝 Edutopia Big news! Principal Project is joining @edutopia.org. The goal for this next chapter is simple: provide you with even more useful, timely, and relevant resources. Sign up to stay in the loop: https://edut.to/4ls3Ikn

“Meeting the challenge of keeping pace, facilitating communication and aligning with our overarching goals as a new-to-the-building leader is no small task.” Principal Joseph Bostic Jr. shares his approach to leading through seasons of change >> principalproject.org/leading-thro...

Sometimes, school is where the ❤️ is. (Via AP Amy Limerick)

This time of year can be tough for teachers. Here's some inspiration for lifting them up. (Inspiration from P Adam Mokelke)

"I feel the constant pull between wanting to be fully present in instructional work and needing to manage the daily realities of running a school." Sound familiar? Read on to see how PLCs can help, via P Erika Kersey in @edutopia.org. www.edutopia.org/article/usin...

"I thought stay interviews would be a challenge to organize during our busy spring season, but they’re actually very simple to execute." Check out why – and how – P Melissa Harvey schedules "stay interviews" as part of her teacher retention strategy:

As a school leader, you can't predict disasters. But you can make sure your school community is prepared for the unexpected. Explore guidance for creating a Crisis Handbook, via @edutopia.org: www.edutopia.org/article/prep...

Looking for ways to develop student leaders beyond student council? Check out these insights via Principal Xavier Reed and the Change Agents leadership program!

Navigating tough conversations with care can ultimately strengthen your school culture. This three-step process from @edutopia.org offers a guide for moving forward with Ss' families in challenging moments: www.edutopia.org/article/hand...

Black History Month may be ending – but the learning never should! Explore 5 ways to make Black history part of your year-round leadership:

Share your approach to supporting students and colleagues during this important month. 💡

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There's a gap between how frequently teachers and students are using AI tools and the guidance they've received for using them well. Explore strategies that can help close the gap, via leader Tony Frontier and ASCD: ascd.org/blogs/an-int...

Happy Black History Month! Check out these insights from leaders Twyla Hynes and Aisha Atkinson to help carry the energy forward all year long!

What stories does your attendance data tell about your school? What story does your team want to write for the future? 🔎 This tool from Connecticut RISE Network empowers your team to surface actionable student interventions from your attendance data. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

"Students who have a consistent SEL program perform, on average, 11% better academically than those who haven’t." 🧭 Why SEL isn't a side quest, but a guide, by educator Lindsey Paricio-Moreau, via @teachplus.bsky.social medium.com/whats-the-pl...

A lunch period can be about so much more than just lunch! Leader selmekki.bsky.social shares how:

As teachers plan new ways to meet student needs, this spreadsheet to organize IEP accommodations might help. Make a copy of the template from leader Ranesia Edwards: ➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

Wishing you ALL the joy and ALL the rest, leaders. ❤️

🍁 It's always gratitude season when it comes to your staff! 🍁 (Via AP Kelly Cosgrove)

Here's a team gratitude booster to try at your next meeting!

Thank you x 1 million, leaders.

“A core part of ensuring that our staff feel heard is to follow up deep listening with clear action.” Check out these tools for self-aware, solutions-focused conversations via Principal Rob Robledo →

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...