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4 Questions Learning-Savvy Leaders Ask

Recently, a student approached me in the lunchroom to pitch an idea. The idea required a little bit of help with technology - which I was...

If You're an Early Adopter, This Might be Your Biggest Blind Spot

You might be thinking we all have blind spots, right?! So what's the big deal? I'm inclined to agree with you, but some blind spots are...

The Best Part of Our Story is You

I'll never forget sitting in the audience of Minnesota's largest conference for elementary principals. It was February and despite the...

A Short Story and Lots of Slime (Video)

I was in the lunchroom last week when a 4th grader approached me with a very concerned look on her face. She appeared as if she was on...

Can Teachers be Entrepreneurs?

For the past couple years, I've been fortunate to co-host an educational podcast with a very good friend of mine. We call our show...

On Being Present

My family has a multitude of traditions that keep us grounded and connected to one another. For example, during Winter Break we know that...

Fences, Wells & Mona Lisas

A couple months ago I heard a story that I haven't been able to shake. Our pastor shared the story from John 4:1-14 that I've heard a...

Nothing Worthwhile Begins as Effortless

If you haven't seen the above video yet you really need to check it out. George Couros blogged about it yesterday. I was immediately...

#RenLead Virtual Cohort Forming Now

We'll be starting a free month-long Virtual Cohort studying the book, Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital-Age...

One Thing that Scares Me

Part of me feels awkward admitting what I'm about to share. However, I think transparency and purpose should prevail over my own...

BRAD GUSTAFSON