We need to support our educational leaders with strategies!

@pmdewitt.bsky.social and @michaeldnelson.bsky.social asked nearly 1,000 education leaders about their biggest problems. These major themes stood out.

11 Critical Issues Facing Educators in 2026. A new article that I co-authored with @michaeldnelson.bsky.social Nelson for @edweek.org. www.edweek.org/leadership/o... #education #leadership

@michaeldnelson.bsky.social and I were interviewed on the Teacher Takeaway podcast. It focused on: 1. Instructional Leadership Collectives - Cross-role, cross district and region groups focused on a common theme 2. Collective Leader Efficacy Click here! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

This is a great one to read!

Thanks for collaborating on this blog @pmdewitt.bsky.social!

Calling Yourself a Lead Learner Doesn't Make it So. A new @edweek.org article by @michaeldnelson.bsky.social and me. www.edweek.org/leadership/o...

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School improvement often falls flat, and initiatives are easily abandoned. @pmdewitt.bsky.social & @michaeldnelson.bsky.social explain how that can be changed.

Instructional leadership collectives build cross-system networks for purposeful, impactful learning. @michaeldnelson.bsky.social @pmdewitt.bsky.social

First Days of School at Any Age Never Lose Their Power. A great new blog by @michaeldnelson.bsky.social www.edweek.org/leadership/o...

There are 10 major patterns to the problems in their schools. @pmdewitt.bsky.social and @michaeldnelson.bsky.social share.

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So fun to write this blog! @pmdewitt.bsky.social

I am grateful for the opportunity to write this personal story for oour blog @pmdewitt.bsky.social!

Our new book “Lead Collectively” is available for preorders on the @corwinpress.bsky.social website. It will be available in September. Check out what John Hattie has to say about it! @pmdewitt.bsky.social

Professional learning often feels like an event. @pmdewitt.bsky.social and @michaeldnelson.bsky.social explain how to make it impactful and collaborative.

This is a such an important blog for educational leaders!!

Read about Maisie learning “mahogany!”

We love watching and learning from new leaders as they move into a new position including Pope Leo XIV!

Communication in schools doesn’t stop with students; teachers & school leaders often struggle to master the adult-to-adult conversations. Jennifer Abrams explores 5 areas where educators can grow as professionals: www.corwin.com/free-... ‪@pmdewitt.bsky.social‬ ‪@michaeldnelson.bsky.social‬

How Educators Can Escape Toxic Productivity. @michaeldnelson.bsky.social & I have a new article for @edweek.bsky.social. www.edweek.org/leadership/o... #edusky

….always striving to be a better leader!

Using Data with the Purpose of Literacy Instruction. @michaeldnelson.bsky.social and I have a new article with @edweek.bsky.social that focuses on using leading and lagging data. www.edweek.org/leadership/o... #edresearch #edusky #edleadership

This is a great podcast episode!

Love this new blog! Thanks @pmdewitt.bsky.social for your partnership!

Equality provides the same opportunities. Equity ensures the right outcomes. Dr. Latish Reed's shades of gray framework explains the complexities of equity in education and the steps leaders can take for impactful change: www.corwin.com/free-... @pmdewitt.bsky.social @michaeldnelson.bsky.social

@michaeldnelson.bsky.social and I are so grateful to interview the one and only Jennifer Gonzalez! We love all things Cult of Pedagogy! youtu.be/tx9godeZp5M?...

Jim Knight recently joined @pmdewitt.bsky.social & @michaeldnelson.bsky.social on the Leaders Coaching Leaders podcast to discuss the importance of role clarity. When leaders define the coach’s role and align it with student achievement goals, the whole system benefits: www.corwin.com/free-...

@michaeldnelson.bsky.social & I offered a free webinar 4 @corwinpress.bsky.social focusing on how leaders & their teams can develop shared understanding, joint work & collect evidence of impact. We hope it helps strengthen your leadership team during difficult times. #edusky youtu.be/qp4Ov14Bw8M?...

I was blessed by incredible board members who loved to learn themselves while setting the vision for our district during my 14 year tenure! #blessedsuoerintendent

Why we should be concerned about the mental health of school principals. Wrote this 5 years ago. Still relevant now. www.edweek.org/leadership/o... #edusky #edleadership

@michaeldnelson.bsky.social & I are grateful for our time with Zaretta Hammond talking about culturally responsive teaching and leadership. youtu.be/vVywlGBnUhU?... #edusky #edleadership

@michaeldnelson.bsky.social & I have done a great deal of practical work and research focusing on the elements that influence collective leader efficacy. Here are a few slides outlining those elements. #edusky #edleadership

Leaders Coaching Leaders is back for Season 9! @pmdewitt.bsky.social and @michaeldnelson.bsky.social tackle the principles of trust, clarity, and coherence in shaping school culture. Listen to episode one, Is Collective Leader Efficacy Impacting Your Students?: ow.ly/LFaw50VioCM

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So great to do this webinar with you @pmdewitt.bsky.social. Thanks to Corwin Press for this opportunity!

Joint Work!!

Two fantastic days of learning!!

We often hear that educators are resistant to new strategies and initiatives. Perhaps at the heart of the issue is trust, & the intersection between thoughts and thinking, & negative internal feedback loops? @michaeldnelson.bsky.social #edusky #edleadership

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This is a great blog to read if thinking about applying for a new leadership position. Solid ideas to talk about in the interview process!

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@pmdewitt.bsky.social and I would love to hear your thoughts on our latest blog!

Have you ever played @nytimes.com Connections? For fun during the holidays, @michaeldnelson.bsky.social and I created a Connections puzzle 🧩. Scan the QR Code 🧑‍💻 or click on the link to play. #puzzle #connections #leadership #edusky #edleadership

This is such a great strategy!

Do you know the difference between data and evidence? Check out our thoughts here!

Jimmy has no idea how much he impacted who I became as an educator. We can learn so much from our students about teaching and leading!

It’s important for principals to have long enough tenure to make an impact. Check out how in our latest blog.

Hooray for educational leaders from Arkansas!