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And the Greatest of These is Love: Partnering with Parents

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Author: Deborah Henderson • Date: April 1, 2024
The walkie crackled, “Sky’s mother is in the office.” I pushed the button, “Copy. I’ll be right down.” I signaled to the teacher I would...

Cultivating Hope: It’s Never Too Late

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Author: Dr. Dana Stiner • Date: April 1, 2024
Elementary School was extremely challenging for me. I was a square peg trying to fit into a round hole and it wasn’t working. When I...

Hopes and Dreams: A Story of Belonging

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Author: Shannon Leatherwood • Date: April 1, 2024
When someone holds onto their hopes and dreams, they possess powerful encouragement that can help them overcome any obstacle in their way. Having a clear...

Looking Back: Reflections and Realizations

Author: James Layman • Date: November 23, 2020
How are you going to speak about the year 2020? There has been so much that has occurred this year. It can be challenging to...

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: The Current Principal Reality

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Author: Stephanie Teel • Date: October 26, 2020
During October's Principals Month festivities, we asked members on Facebook, "What's one thing you wished people knew about your current reality as a principal?"  Stephanie...

Six-Foot Relationships

Author: Dr. Scott Seaman • Date: October 16, 2020
Rolling up in front of Liberty High School in Spangle, Washington was not like the traditional experience of which I was accustomed. For decades, if...

“I’ve Never Been Called Exceptional Before.”

Author: James Layman • Date: October 15, 2020
Every now and then, a conversation with a student becomes profound and life-changing. A conversation where you leave the conversation a different person than when...

It All Starts with YOU

Author: Dr. Scott Seaman • Date: September 30, 2020
October is National Principals Month. Principals and APs, you are a beacon of hope for your entire school community. And, if there has ever been...

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

Awards & Recognition

Author: Greg Barker • Date: May 4, 2020
Social distancing can make it tough to show staff how much you care, but there are still plenty of options. From e-cards or thank-you videos...