Introduction A few weeks ago, I had a conversation that made me think about the role of the classical foundations of education—or, should...

I understand the value of assessments. Testing can be a powerful tool for measuring student growth, diagnosing learning gaps, and...

Student voice is often discussed in education but can look very different depending on your leadership role. Whether in the classroom,...

Happy 2025, everyone! As I contemplate the gravity of this new year—significant to me as a product of 1975—I reflect on the milestones...

As we transition into 2025, I grapple with a surreal realization: we’re officially a quarter of the way through the 21st century. The...

I am writing this while most students are on holiday break, which means a new semester will begin soon for most. For many, ending the...

As I write this, there's a dusting of new snow outside. While some areas in Michigan got hit harder than others, my local school district...

The Traditional Calendar You've likely heard that the school calendar is based on our agricultural roots—no pun intended—but it reflects...

Parent-teacher conferences have long been a part of the school experience. As a student, parent, teacher, assistant principal, principal,...

The very title of this article might bring some of you a sense of dread. Depending on your experiences, strategic planning can evoke...

Schools increasingly emphasize financial literacy to prepare students for the “real world.” Currently, twenty-six states have personal...

I read The World is Flat by Thomas Friedman sometime in the mid-2000s. While I had an appreciation for different cultures and a vague...

I recently saw on LinkedIn a repost by  Tony Zeikle  of Lightspeed of organizational psychologist and author  Adam Grant : "We learn more...

Mentoring has been one of the most fulfilling and rewarding aspects of leadership. Just moments ago, I read a mentee’s final reflection...

Homework sparks debates about its value and impact. How much is too much? Does it even work? Edutopia’s recent article, " The 10...

A while back, I wrote about student attendance and its vital role in academic success. Today, I find myself on the other side of that...

Education—whether public, private, or charter—frequently competes for students. Enrollment drives budgets, prestige attracts families,...

Recently, I was asked about the differences between the American and European university systems. While I could confidently discuss the...

Schools often overlook a powerful asset in their communities: their alumni. Active alumni networks create lasting positive impacts on...

Years ago, as a middle school principal, I led a district team to update our science curriculum. It was a pivotal time in education. The...