Did you realize there are now over 1000 "National Days" on the calendar the United States?

A lot of school districts assume their stakeholders understand topics when really this is not the case.

For those who live in smaller communities, heading out of town for an appointment is a pretty commonplace.

It seems that everywhere I go people want to talk about a teacher shortage...

One of my favorite books of all time is Atomic Habits by James Clear.  Although I read this book just a few months ago, I have already...

When I first came across this quote in John Maxwell's 5 Levels of Leadership I had an immediate "ah ha" moment...it was as if Maxwell had...

Teacher Appreciation Week comes every year during the first part of May. See what we did for our teachers...

If your school district doesn't have a College Decision Day then you need to plan on having one for next year.

Finding a gift that all staff members enjoy can be a real challenge. See what we came up with in this latest entry.

Our schools have adopted the hashtag #TheTrojanWay as a way to brand our district...

I first remember hearing this quote when reading one of Todd Whitaker's books and am certain I have heard it several other places since. ...

I was looking for a new quick icebreaker to use with our staff and came across Rock Paper Scissors Posse...

Students can gain a lot of confidence through speaking in front of a room full of adults...

In most districts, support staff make up 50% of the workforce yet they often get left out of many events.

I was walking through a 3rd grade classroom in March and had a student come up to me and ask, "Can I eat lunch with you?"

I have always enjoyed naps, but until recently I have always felt a bit guilty about taking an afternoon snooze. I believed that naps...

Never miss an opportunity to create a special moment for a student and his or her classmates.

I have always found that having something to look forward to and think about during the toughest moments of the day get you in the right...

The concept of leading by "wandering around" suggests that leaders need to be intentional about getting out of the office and into the...

When living in the midwest, one of the most highly-anticipated times of the year for our students is the county fair...

Let's face it - it seems like there are a thousand different theories on the best diet, the best exercise program, the best way to lose...

Create a contest where staff, students, and families share summer photos while wearing school district clothing...

Always be looking for ways to reinforce the district mission, vision, and core values. Here's an example...

One of my all time favorite quotes comes from Jim Collins' book Good to Great.  It reads as follows: "The moment you feel the need to...