"7 Essential Attributes for Picking Good Leaders
We complain about our leaders. So we eventually get rid of them and we move on to the next one with the hope that it will be different this time. But it's not. And we're back where we started. "
"Simon Sinek has a simple but powerful model for inspirational leadership all starting with a golden circle and the question "Why?" His examples include Apple, Martin Luther King, and the Wright brothers -- and as a counterpoint Tivo, which (until a recent court victory that tripled its stock price) appeared to be struggling"
Public schools exist, or should exist, solely to prepare all
students to become independent, self-sufficient adults and helping them develop
particular knowledge and skills.
School system leaders' effectiveness depends on their skill
to inspire, mobilize, and support front-line practitioners. Their vision is
shaped not by the latest education trends, but by a simple resolve that the
school system must work to the maximum demonstrable benefit of all children.
Leaders, on the other hand, define their roles as pursuing an aggressive agenda
to raise levels of educator and student performance.
"Inspiration is in short supply in America today. Gallup reports that only 28 percent of US employees are "engaged" at work. The majority are either disengaged or "actively disengaged." A global recession, lay-offs and scandals have left many employees discouraged, disillusioned and demoralized.
It doesn't have to be that way. As a leader, you have the ability to inspire, energize and to positively influence your team if you learn the language of motivation."
Cyberbullying is any cyber-communication or publication posted or sent by a minor online, by instant messenger, e-mail, website, diary site, online profile, interactive game, handheld device, cell phone or other interactive device that is intended to frighten, embarrass, harass or otherwise target another minor. If there aren't minors on both sides of the communication, it is considered cyberharassment, not cyberbullying.
"NSBA's School Law Issues pages provide resources, news, and court decisions on a range of legal issues for public schools. Most news items and recent cases are from NSBA's free school law e-newsletter, Legal Clips."
"The Montgomery County Public Schools Study Circles Program helps schools address the challenges posed by cultural and racial differences by bringing together parents, teachers, and students from different backgrounds.
Trained facilitators help participants talk, build relationships, develop a better understanding of the challenges, and plan action steps to help all students succeed."