Homeschooling Made Simple

The coronavirus has suddenly turned most homes into home schools as schools across the nation close in response to the pandemic. Here are a few tips to help parents run an effective homeschool - whether it’s for just a few weeks, or if this is the new normal!

For Parents, For Teachers, For AdministratorsPaul D. NixonApril 1, 2020Homeschool, parents, teacher support, learning from home, simple tipsComment

Empowering Teachers 2 - Development

Read about the second reminder for empowering teachers.

For AdministratorsPaul D. NixonMarch 14, 2019Principals, Professionalism, professional development, Teacher Improvement, Teacher Empowerment, Teacher DevelopmentComment

Empowering Teachers 1 - Voice

For AdministratorsPaul D. NixonMarch 7, 2019Principals, Vice principal, Teacher Empowerment, professional development, Professionalism, Teacher Improvement, Communicating With Teachers, Teachers, Teacher DevelopmentComment

The Principal's Most Important Job

Read about the principal’s most important job, which can change the entire culture of a school!

For AdministratorsPaul D. NixonFebruary 28, 2019Principals, Educational Leadership, Leadership, Teacher Improvement, Teacher Development, Teacher EmpowermentComment

3 Keys to Working With Your Friends

Working with your friends doesn’t have to be difficult! Read to find out how to maintain your effectiveness, even when working with your closest friends.

For Administrators, For TeachersPaul D. NixonJanuary 24, 2019Nepotism, Working with your friends, Workplace fun, ProfessionalismComment

Professional Development or Coaching?

Nathan Plank is this week’s guest blogger. Read his post about effective professional development for teachers.

For Administrators, For TeachersPaul D. NixonJanuary 10, 2019professional development, Coaching, Instructional Coaching, Teacher Improvement, Teacher Development, Guest BloggerComment

Working With Your Friends - Is It Nepotism?

Find out if hiring your friend is an act of nepotism!

For AdministratorsPaul D. NixonJanuary 3, 2019Friends, Working with your friends, Educational Leadership, Vice principal, Leadership, Workplace fun, InfluenceComment

3 Keys to Effective Teacher Affirmation

Over time, as you increase the number of positive interactions you have with your teachers, you will find more and more positive things to say about them.

For AdministratorsPaul D. NixonDecember 13, 2018Affirmation, Teachers, Communicating With Teachers, Communication, Principals, 3 Quick TipsComment

Improved Student Performance Through Teacher Affirmations

Teacher affirmation can translate to improved student performance. Find out how in this blog post!

For AdministratorsPaul D. NixonNovember 12, 2018Affirmation, Student Performance, Teachers, PrincipalsComment

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