"A way of thinking that creates something new and better" is how George Couros (2015) defines innovation in his book and guide, Th...

As I read the book, Innovator's Mindset, for the second time, I reflect on the introduction and try to answer the question, "What i...

As instructional leaders, principals, teachers, and school employees, we must be positive, "net promoters" of our schools and prof...

Chapter 6 in The Innovators Mindset does use "traditional school" (Couros, 2015, pg. 101) While I would suggest this graphic...

Both the classroom and the instruction need to change to better engage and challenge our youth. 1) Take Risks : Model and demonstrate lea...

As administrators, we have the power to be the beacons to our teachers and students.  As they journey to success, we can encourage them to ...

Should we really be concerned with raising our test scores or should we be more concerned with our students having a positive, caring, and ...

After a great deal of reflection, analysis, and assessment of this past school year, I am quite pleased at all of the gains our staff and st...

Whether you are a school leader, teacher, or parent, you are on a mission to take care of people and help them learn to take care of themsel...

While it is not an easy, one-size-fits-all formula, several factors are positively related to middle school student success.  1) Manne...