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Advice on How to Create Thriving Relationships with Your School's PTO
Posted In: It's been SAId podcast,
Date posted Dec 1

It's Been SAId Podcast | Host: Lisa Remy, Ed.D. | Guest: PTO Answers Founder Christina HIdek

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Administrator of the Year Highlight: Superintendent Darwin Lehmann
Posted In: Awards,
Date posted Dec 1

By Guest Columnist Darwin Lehmann | SAI Report

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Derek Schulte is Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year
Posted In: Awards,
Date posted Nov 12

By Laine Buck | Awards — 2025 Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year

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“Science of Reading” Learning Walks: 4 Things for Principals to Look For
Posted In: Elementary Principals, Mentoring Matters,
Date posted Nov 6

Engaging in learning walks during your literacy block sets you up to respond to your teachers’ needs. This simple guide provides a starting point...

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Leading Better School Teams
Posted In: Elementary Principals, Mentoring Matters,
Date posted Nov 6

Teams allow you to get further faster on the road to your school improvement goals. Apply these 6 strategies to uplevel your team leadership.

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Monthly Checklist: Elementary Principals
Posted In: Elementary Principals, Mentoring Matters,
Date posted Nov 6

Take some time to review this general checklist to help you manage your responsibilities.

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4 Essential Strategies for Thriving in Your First Year as an Assistant Principal
Posted In: Asst/Assoc Principals, Mentoring Matters,
Date posted Nov 6

Set the foundation for a fantastic first year and beyond!

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How School Leaders Can Guide the Work of Paraeducators
Posted In: Asst/Assoc Principals, Mentoring Matters,
Date posted Nov 6

Help your paras to think preventively and act responsively.

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Monthly Checklist: APs/Deans
Posted In: Asst/Assoc Principals, Mentoring Matters,
Date posted Nov 6

http://bit.ly/SecCalendar http://bit.ly/ElemPrincCalendar These lists are intended as a guide—we encourage you to process in your...

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Should You Hit the Ground Running or Take it Slow?
Posted In: Mentoring Matters, Superintendents,
Date posted Nov 6

Age-old advice says to hit the ground running, but a recent study says slow it down--it takes 2 years to gain the confidence of your stakeholders....

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Fostering Stronger Superintendent-School Board Relations
Posted In: Mentoring Matters, Superintendents,
Date posted Nov 6

Explore these six strategies to strengthen your relationship with your board.

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Monthly Checklist: Superintendents
Posted In: Mentoring Matters, Superintendents,
Date posted Nov 6

This general checklist can help you keep on top of things!

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