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Mar 25, 2020
Subtle Yet Profound
Many of us have been preparing for a profound shift in how students experience “school” for many years. Of course, we never imagined any...
Sep 7, 2017
You're Invited (Video)
It's hard to believe that this bright orange book turned one year old this week! We're still cleaning up cake crumbs and confetti from...
Aug 8, 2017
This Changes Everything
I probably haven't shared this story enough before. (Especially since it has impacted me so much as an educator and father.) It was...
May 8, 2017
An Intense Focus
One of the things I like most about virtual collaboration is the diversity of thought that’s made possible regardless of proximity. I...
Apr 30, 2017
#RenLead Virtual Cohort - Week 1
I've been looking forward to this for more than a month! Our Virtual Cohort is starting and it's open to all educators looking to enhance...
Mar 11, 2017
Assume Nothing
Several years ago, I made a really bad assumption as a school leader. I assumed that the purpose and vision we all aspired to was...
Jan 29, 2017
Two Ways Leaders Leverage a Growth Mindset
I’ve been learning about how a growth mindset makes all the difference in leadership and learning for several years now. This topic often...
Sep 11, 2016
One Sentence Grant Program
One of the biggest challenges I’ve noticed in implementing meaningful change does not involve the dwindling dollars our classrooms and...
Aug 27, 2016
Every Child Needs a Renegade
I had an epiphany after the Olympics ended. In fact, I think I invented a new Olympic event. We need a cannonball contest. One big,...
Aug 10, 2016
4 Surprises from Writing "Renegade Leadership"
In a few short weeks my new book, Renegade Leadership, will be out. The book is about creating innovative schools for today's students. ...
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