Many educators aren’t only focused on content—they’re building connection.

Research shows relationships are one of the strongest influences on learning.

No rapport = limited learning.

Try this:
Name one strength you see in a student or colleague—& say it to them.

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When a student is off task, give one clear direction, walk away, and check back in one minute. Staying close invites power struggles. Walking away signals expectation, not negotiation.
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Instructional leadership starts with visibility. Principals who are consistently in classrooms, hallways, and PLC meetings build trust, understand real needs, and make better decisions.

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Leadership strategy: Set 2–3 non-negotiables, monitor them consistently, give feedback in real time, and hold the line.

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Learning walks done well = intentional focus + shared expectations + reflective dialogue.

Dive into the key components that make them meaningful:
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Mindset isn’t a poster. It’s neuroscience.

On the LLD Podcast, Stephanie Lugo explains how she integrates brain science into STEM so students understand how struggle rewires learning.

Watch the full video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jnp...

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A Classroom Walkthrough that Benefits Teachers and Students A principal shares classroom walkthrough strategies that provide opportunities to support teacher development, shape school culture, and support all learners.

For principals, assistant principals, directors of special education, and district administrators committed to improving outcomes, this is essential reading.

Read the full blog here: https://bit.ly/4tzxZBi

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A Simple, Effective Framework for PBL This plan was designed to guide teachers who haven’t had formal training in project-based learning.

PBL works when the design is strong.

A randomized study (Michigan State + Univ. of Michigan) found PBL students scored 8 points higher in science than peers.

Here’s a simple framework educators can use now:
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What Curt Cignetti Taught Me About Leadership Let me start by sharing my bona fides for discussing the head coach of Indiana University Football. I was born and raised in Bloomington, IN. Many of my core childhood memories center on being on the IU campus for a wide variety of activities - concerts, musicals, parades, etc. One of my consistent childhood memories was going to the IU Football pancake breakfast, spring game, and press day.

What can a winning football coach teach us about school leadership? 🏈📚 This reflection on Curt Cignetti highlights vision, trust, and consistency—and why they matter in education. #InstructionalLeadership #SchoolLeaders #EduLeadership #GrowthMindset #iufb #NeverDaunted

Sumner County Schools adopts core-values playbook and principal-role pilot District leaders described a multi-year effort to embed core values (grit, growth mindset, humility) across central office and schools, pilot principal-role clarity in six schools with playbooks and a staff survey baseline, and roll out training at the summer leadership conference.

Sumner County Schools is revolutionizing instructional leadership with a new core values playbook aimed at enhancing principal responsibilities and boosting student outcomes across six pilot schools.

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Time, Tools, and Tactics of Instructional Leadership: A Principal’s Guide to Leading Learning Time, Tools, and Tactics of Instructional Leadership: A Principal’s Guide to Leading Learning [Jones, Joseph, Vari, T.J.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Time, Tools, and Tactics of Instructional Leadership: A Principal’s Guide to Leading Learning

The truth about instructional leadership is that school leaders are often bogged down by operations & management.

The 3Ts method solves that problem. Period.

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Coach Today, Save Time Tomorrow A coaching mindset brings calm to busy schools, strengthens relationships, and promotes problem solving among staff.

When school life speeds up, a coaching mindset helps leaders slow down with purpose. Coaching first builds trust and saves time by empowering educators to solve problems together.
Read Coach Today, Save Time Tomorrow by Melinda Glowacki: www.ascd.org/el/articles/...
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Coach Today, Save Time Tomorrow A coaching mindset brings calm to busy schools, strengthens relationships, and promotes problem solving among staff.

When school life speeds up, a coaching mindset helps leaders slow down with purpose. Coaching first builds trust and saves time by empowering educators to solve problems together.
Read Coach Today, Save Time Tomorrow by Melinda Glowacki: www.ascd.org/el/articles/...
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Hope to see you in an hour at the Thrive Conference.

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Designing Meaningful Norms for Professional Learning These three strategies can move norms from a passive practice to a key part of PD.

Norms don’t have to feel forced.
In Designing Meaningful Norms for Professional Learning, Megan Kortlandt and Samantha Keesling share three strategies to make norms matter. Read more: www.ascd.org/blogs/design...
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Designing Meaningful Norms for Professional Learning These three strategies can move norms from a passive practice to a key part of PD.

Norms don’t have to feel forced.
In Designing Meaningful Norms for Professional Learning, Megan Kortlandt and Samantha Keesling share three strategies to make norms matter. Read more: www.ascd.org/blogs/design...
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Proactive Planning for Productive PLCs by Carrie Rosebrock shows how smart PLC design builds trust, strengthens collaboration, and keeps the focus on student learning. Members get 20% off! my.iste-ascd.org/s/store#/sto...
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When students engage in work that connects to their interests, achievement, motivation, engagement, and attendance all rise. The research has been clear for years.

The strongest driver is the skilled teacher who knows their students.

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Excited for our new book to be ready for pre-order.

If you're an instructional leader or you want to be a stronger instructional leader, this is for you!

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Effective core instruction isn’t optional — it’s foundational.
Schools must align around clear learning goals, strong curriculum, and consistent teaching strategies

Full framework 👉 check the Edutopia link in the comments. 👇

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Teams won’t always agree—and that’s normal.
The real test of leadership is moving forward together.

Collective teacher efficacy, perceptions, and informal culture all shape how teams respond to change.

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Trust grows when teams create shared expectations for how they communicate & support one another. When people know what they can count on, alignment strengthens & the work moves forward with clarity

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Instructional improvement starts with alignment.
Teams that build shared agreements teach with more clarity, more consistency, and more confidence.

This is the foundation of Instructional Innovation+.

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Students want learning that speaks to their lives.
When we create student-centered schools built on compassion, relevance, & agency, youth see themselves.

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Leadership is strongest when it stays close to the classroom.
Lauren Kaufman explains why staying grounded in real instruction matters for culture, clarity, and meaningful growth.

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The AI Mindset — with Steven Iglesias

In this new episode of the LLD Podcast we talk about how
AI is reshaping leadership, teaching & the future of schools!

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Many schools try to fix instruction—without deeply observing it.
That’s where most improvement plans fall apart.

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Instructional Innovation+ helps schools strengthen teaching, integrate literacy and math, and build future-ready classrooms.

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