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How to Integrate Leadership Lessons into Every Subject
By Mariam G. MacGregor, M.S., author of the Everyday Leadership series It’s early in a new year. Attitudes are blooming with new ideas and optimism after the stress of the holidays, the year is a blank page, and kids are … Continue reading
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Peer Mentoring Basics
By Mariam G. MacGregor, M.S., author of the Everyday Leadership series Many schools and youth organizations use peer mentoring. It is an amazing way to empower students on both sides—the person getting help and the person helping. No matter one’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Free Spirit author, leadership, mentors, peer mentoring, role model, student leadership
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Assembling a Personal Board of Advisors
By Mariam G. MacGregor, author of the Everyday Leadership series. When most people hear the phrase “board of advisors,” they probably think of school boards, a board of trustees, or a corporation’s board of advisors. Boards provide a vehicle for … Continue reading
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Four New Year’s Resolutions for School Administrators
By Jonathan C. Erwin, M.A., author of The School Climate Solution: Creating a Culture of Excellence from the Classroom to the Staff Room The holidays! It’s that time of year that students, teachers, and—maybe most of all—school administrators long for. … Continue reading
You’re the Principal. Now What?
By Susan Stone Kessler, Ed.D., coauthor of The Principal’s Survival Guide They gave you the job. You are going to be the principal next year! You always knew this day would come, but now that it’s here, you can’t remember … Continue reading
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Tagged leadership, parents, principals, school improvement
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