Every state’s reading law asks the same blunt question: can this child read? Central office teams inherit a harder question hiding underneath it. How do we raise scores fast without draining judgment out of every classroom? Click HERE to continue with Blog Post [ELM#1135] [ELM#1135] Strengthening Literacy Without Turning Classrooms Into Compliance Factories
about 18 hours ago • 1 min read
Who keeps the school day moving when no one is watching? Classified staff do; their work shapes safety, belonging, and student success. In this video, we explore why we must intentionally recruit, train, and retain paraprofessionals, bus drivers, custodians, and nutrition staff. Click HERE to enjoy the video! #EducationalLeader,Kim When schools are well led, students learn well. The views shared in the Educational Leadership Moment are solely mine and do not reflect the positions of my...
1 day ago • 1 min read
Who keeps the school day moving when no one is watching? Classified staff do; their work shapes safety, belonging, and student success. In this episode, we explore why we must intentionally recruit, train, and retain paraprofessionals, bus drivers, custodians, and nutrition staff. Click HERE to enjoy the podcast! #EducationalLeader,Kim "When schools are well led, students learn well." The views expressed in the Educational Leadership Moment are solely my own and do not reflect the positions...
3 days ago • 1 min read
Staffing challenges need more than quick fixes. Leaders must match each gap to the right solution, not just the nearest available person. This week, we explore how reallocations, hybrid roles, itinerant teams, pipelines, and partnerships can fit a district’s real capacity. Click HERE to enjoy the video! #EducationalLeader,Kim When students are led well, they learn well. The views shared in the Educational Leadership Moment are solely mine and do not reflect the positions of my employer or any...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Staffing challenges need more than quick fixes. Leaders must match each gap to the right solution, not just the nearest available person. In this podcast, we explore how reallocations, hybrid roles, itinerant teams, pipelines, and partnerships can fit a district’s real capacity. Click HERE to enjoy the podcast! #EducationalLeader,Kim "When students are led well, they learn well." The views expressed in the Educational Leadership Moment are solely my own and do not reflect the positions of my...
8 days ago • 1 min read
How do we ensure multilingual learners’ language development and content mastery when staffing (EL teachers/bilingual paras) is inconsistent across schools? Years ago, my husband and I toured Sitka, Alaska. Click HERE to continue with Blog Post [ELM#1134] A Reliable Path to Multilingual Learner Success
8 days ago • 1 min read
Staffing challenges need more than quick fixes. Leaders must match each gap to the right solution, not just the nearest available person. This week, we explore how reallocations, hybrid roles, itinerant teams, pipelines, and partnerships can fit a district’s real capacity. Click HERE to enjoy the video! #EducationalLeader,Kim When students are led well, they learn well. The views shared in the Educational Leadership Moment are solely mine and do not reflect the positions of my employer or any...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Staffing challenges need more than quick fixes. Leaders must match each gap to the right solution, not just the nearest available person. In this podcast, we explore how reallocations, hybrid roles, itinerant teams, pipelines, and partnerships can fit a district’s real capacity. Click HERE to enjoy the podcast! #EducationalLeader,Kim "When students are led well, they learn well." The views expressed in the Educational Leadership Moment are solely my own and do not reflect the positions of my...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hard-to-staff buildings need more than last-minute coverage. They need bench strength, clear planning, and people who feel valued enough to return. In this video, we explore how leaders can rebuild stability by strengthening substitute pipelines and protecting the schools that need it most. Click HERE to enjoy the video! #EducationalLeader,Kim When students are led well, they learn well. The views shared in the Educational Leadership Moment are solely mine and do not reflect the positions of...
15 days ago • 1 min read