Tag Archives: Administrators

9 Ways Administrators Can Prepare for the New School Year

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Free Spirit Publishing

By Andrew Hawk Even though students head home for the summer, at the majority of schools across the United States, the behind-the-scenes work of running a school never really stops. Sure, things slow down a little, but the gears keep … Continue reading →

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8 Ways Principals Can Make Time for Teachers to Collaborate

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Free Spirit Publishing

By Andrew Hawk One of the best ways to ensure the success of a school is collaboration among teachers. Collaboration promotes a school’s curriculum being followed with fidelity and provides all students in the school similar learning experiences even though … Continue reading →

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How to Establish a Caring Process for Mandated Reporting

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Free Spirit Publishing

By Stephanie Filio It is 3:55, and the release bell rings at 4:00. Everyone is happy, there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and the counselor’s office has been quiet for about 15 minutes. The end of … Continue reading →

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Advocating for Small-Group Discussions at Your School

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Free Spirit Author

By Jean Sunde Peterson, Ph.D., author of How (and Why) to Get Students Talking: 78 Ready-to-Use Group Discussions About Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Relationships, and More (Grades 6–12) It was just a hunch. When I was tasked with creating a program for … Continue reading →

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Enter to Win a Book Bundle for School Principals!

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Free Spirit Publishing

This giveaway is now closed. This month, we’re giving away three books that help principals and administrators build and lead successful schools: The School Climate Solution: Creating a Culture of Excellence from the Classroom to the Staff Room The Hands-On Guide … Continue reading →

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