Action! Social Media and the Importance of Video
It’s no secret that as a public school district, you SHOULD have a social media presence. We’ve covered this topic in a number of blogs. Simply having one, though, isn’t the secret sauce to it being effective. The secret lies in maintaining relevance. And the only thing constant with social media? It’s always changing.
Unfinished: The Key to Unlocking Your Leadership Potential
We love a great book. And we love a great book that gives the leader in each of us a place of rest and focus. Our recent read – and the one that we challenged those at Allerton Hill to read – hits that mark. It’s titled “The Unfinished Leader: A School Leadership Framework for Growth and Development” by Michael Lubelfeld, Nick Polyak and PJ Caposey.
Telling stories, sharing memories: How to make your school social media fun
As a child, I used to get so giddy as the calendar neared the first day of school. What outfit would I wear, packing my backpack with all of my new supplies – it was all part of the excitement of a new, fresh beginning.
National Teacher of the Year’s Inspiring Message for Students: “We hear you. We value you. We respect you.”
Educators inspire. They stretch us beyond what we think we can do. They get us to think in different ways. They show us what is possible. Every single one of us can remember that teacher who made the difference in our own lives.
Tired of Teaching? Turn Things Around With These Tips for the New School Year
We all know that education has been one of the hardest hit sectors by the pandemic. Many of you have even expressed wanting out. In fact, the latest epidemic facing schools is the huge turnover of teachers and staff.
Retweets, Likes and More Part 2: Showcasing Top School Leaders on Social
We recently shared four ways to establish your personal brand on social media. As a quick refresher, it involves determining your purpose, what you want your brand to be, how it fits your schedule, and how you will evaluate and
Four Ways Schools Can Support Teachers – Year Round
Even under normal circumstances, teachers and other school staff are pulled in a thousand directions each day. The pandemic has exacerbated this tenfold. So it’s no wonder that in a recent poll of our superintendents, many of you said the
How Getting Off Social Media Can Improve Your Mental Health
If you’ve been following our latest blogs, you know we find it important for school leaders to develop their personal brand on social media. But, developing and tending to your brand also means stepping away from your social media, too.
right at school: one solution to closing the learning gap
Think back to your favorite childhood memories. Generationally, it seemed that we had lots of free play. I think we can all recall how exciting it was when a neighborhood family would purchase a new big appliance. That box was
The genius of learning is to have fun. Here’s what that looks like today.
Once, as a K-12 student, I remember the kids in my class moaning about a particular content area. My teacher responded with a rhetorical question that has stayed with me since: “Don’t you want a teacher that is energized by
Mental Health Awareness Month: Improving Your Support of the Whole Child
When was the last time you stopped and truly checked in with yourself? Let’s face it, we’ve all experienced trauma over the last two years, and the children you serve every day have suffered more than most.
Positive News: The Only News Anyone Wants and Needs Right Now
Tell me: Are you a glass half full or glass half empty kind of guy or gal? I think we can all agree that what the world needs now is a lot more glass-half-full perspectives.