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I am glad more spaces are being created for people to acquire additional tools to be effective leaders in our communities. Especially as we continue to see destructive and regressive movements at the local and state levels across the country. In partnership with Howard University: "The [NSBA] Boards Governance and Strategic Leadership Academy will bolster support for effective governance in K-12 schools by addressing policy development, budgeting, and superintendent/strategic planning evaluation. Executive coaching is available for interested participants. Participants will engage with superintendents, school board leaders, and Howard University faculty to explore problems of practice and learn in an engaging environment." https://lnkd.in/efmBfAFK

There is joy in educational leadership...please read my article (found in @K12Digest) to uncover strategies for finding joy while leading.👇🏾

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As a head of school, can you be more than just a cheerleader? Can you acknowledge and help teachers see when they are doing terrific work? Do you bring that positivity every day into your leadership? Effective school leadership is vital for long-term teacher retention and satisfaction. Jason Ablin, the director of the Jewish School Leadership Enterprise (JSLE) and an American Jewish University School for Jewish Education and Leadership faculty member, explains how a thriving teacher culture, characterized by collective efficacy and a “we can” attitude, is crucial for success. Learn more about expanding the vision for school leadership in this Prizmah:CJDS Hayidion Journal article, Inspired Educators Starts with Leadership: https://lnkd.in/eHgfg3zg

What role can a school leader play in teacher retention? Read below..

“A leader who takes care of their people, who stays focused on the wellbeing of the organisation can never fail “ (George J Flynn- US Marine Corp.) With research showing an 85% burnout rate in schools, and the annual horrific Principal Occupational Health and Wellbeing rsesearch showing the personal health toll of leading a school, it’s little wonder the leadership pipeline is drying up. No amount of frameworks, blueprints, online resources or EAP reviews will address this. We must have a dual approach to creating effective and sustainable leadership practices. The approach need to be “Systems and People”. 1) governments must invest to ensure the resources, policies, systems and tools serve school leaders to meet the needs of students. That investment must include research evidenced programs that ensure effective and sustainable leadership practices. 2) school leaders must train/learn to implement and model effective and sustainable leadership practices to create a new professional culture that inspires aspirational leaders. Either approach on their own results in sub-optimal teaching and leadership performance, and in turn denies students the opportunity achieve their potential.

For education leaders, the Nolan Principles of Public Life provide a framework to ensure all children are equipped for life beyond the school gates. Learning in Harmony Trust CEO Gary Wilkie shares his view in his recent TES Magazine article. #Education #Leadership #EthicalLeadership #NolanPrinciples https://lnkd.in/dWeqMk5G

Read about effective school leadership and long-term teacher retention in this Prizmah Hayidion article by Jason Ablin.

Reaching consistent instruction across classrooms and schools is a tall order! As you work to ensure that staff who may be bringing in different prior training experiences and instructional strengths know what and how to teach in ways that meet the standards, you'll quickly realize that instructional leadership can't sit with one leader alone. That's why we help partners distribute leadership with clear roles and responsibilities. That allows adults to work together more effectively and with greater intention while also gaining opportunities for advancement common in other fields. 💡 Read about the difference this made in Tulsa Public Schools: https://hubs.la/Q02xxC9c0

A short blog for educational leaders as you create leadership plans.