With apologies to Maria von Trapp: “Brave conversations and vulnerability, visionary courage and deep humility, fun conversations with down-to-earth beings, these are a few of …
5 questions: Dr. Steve Kennedy on boundary changes
Boundary changes. No five syllables so consistently strike fear in the hearts of school district leaders. Broaching the topic means asking families to imagine leaving …
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Beyond pathology: How caring school cultures impact student mental health literacy
It’s the last day of a conference on student mental health and well-being. I’m sitting in a large hotel ballroom surrounded by hundreds of school …
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How education leaders are using technology to build cultures of empathy
It’s 7 p.m. The chairs are out, the signage placed, the muffins arranged and the green light of the coffee urn is finally on. We …
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It’s time to plan for the coming year with your Exchange Guide
I know that going to the gym is important. I intend to go at least three times per week. And I also know that if …
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Let it be known: Randy says it’s an exchange! And I believe him.
“We have another exchange happening right now,” Randy Zimmerly, Superintendent of Westview School Corporation in Indiana, said to a group recently at a conference in …
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3 Lessons from Spartanburg Two’s 80% Bond Approval Rate
On November 8th, Spartanburg County School District Two passed their $119M bond with 80% support. To date, this is the largest majority vote we have …
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2016 Year In Review
Our customers accomplished some impressive goals in 2016, and for our final post of the year, we wanted to share what they learned from their …
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4 Ways to Use Engagement to Kick-off the School Year
1. Set a tone of listening and create a constructive way for voices to be heard Listen carefully to public input before a decision is …
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The Antidote to Leadership (or Engagement) Echo Chambers
Echo chambers develop naturally as we create social circles. The benefits are many – a sense of belonging, shared passion, and an anchor in our …
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