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Keeping Students Engaged All Year: Practical Strategies for Principals and Teachers
Keep K–12 students engaged all year with 7 strategies: curiosity, small wins, real-world relevance, varied instruction, student voice, relationships, and visible learning.
Using the Medical Rounds Model to Strengthen New Teacher Induction in K–12 Schools
Traditional induction programs often miss the collaborative, problem-solving culture new teachers need. Borrowing from healthcare, the Medical Rounds model offers structured, team-based classroom observations followed by immediate, solution-focused feedback. This approach builds professional norms, accelerates growth, reduces anxiety, and improves retention. Starting small—with pilots, clear norms, structured debriefs, and rotating roles—schools can create a cycle of observation, reflection, and action that strengthens teaching and ultimately benefits students.
10 Proven Strategies for K–12 Principals to Optimize School Budgets
School budgets are more than spread sheets—they are reflections of a principal’s vision and priorities. In an era of rising costs, fluctuating enrollment, and increasing demands for student outcomes, K–12 principals must take a strategic, data-informed approach to spending. Optimizing a school budget doesn’t mean simply cutting costs—it means aligning every dollar with what matters most: student success.
Strategic Planning for K–12 Principals: From August to June
Successful school leadership requires more than managing day-to-day tasks—it demands a clear, strategic vision that guides priorities, decision-making, and growth throughout the academic year. For K–12 principals, strategic planning isn’t a static event but an ongoing process that starts before students return and evolves in alignment with data, feedback, and changing needs.
How Principals Can Motivate Reluctant Teachers to Use AI for Instructional Planning
In today’s fast-evolving education landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly emerging as a powerful tool for instructional efficiency and innovation. Yet for many teachers—especially those unfamiliar with the technology or skeptical of its use—AI can feel more like a threat than a resource. As a principal, you play a pivotal role in shifting this mindset and helping your staff embrace AI tools for routine tasks like lesson planning, resource alignment, and instructional differentiation.