A grassroots initiative that spearheaded from the luxury of Betty’s Eat Shoppe in Brookhaven, Mississippi in the fall of 21′. With school leaders’ hungry to not just lead, yet lead in a way that rises above the traditional calling that not only inspires, yet, rewrites the narrative what systemic education attempts to shift.
Principal Yeager – when your passion meets your purpose, excellence is on the cusp of tomorrow’s WIN!
Join us as we explore 21st Century Leadership in challenging times. School Choice is important, and we can manage with limited funding. We focus on leadership practices that meet changing societal needs. We invite you to contribute and be a dedicated leader in your community.
Selfless leadership focuses on helping others rather than seeking attention, titles, or praise. A selfless leader puts aside their ego to remove obstacles, create chances, and empower those they support. This type of leadership is measured not by one’s authority, but by the growth, confidence, and success of others. The leader’s true legacy is found not in their own achievements, but in what their team accomplishes due to the supportive culture and vision they fostered -Principal Yeager
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Bridging the Gap: Tier 2 Instruction Within Tier 1 Classrooms
At some point, every educator asks the question: “How do I actually do Tier 2 inside the general education classroom?” That question fueled the creation of a new resource now available on the Practitioners’…
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A Legislative Update: School Choice Advances in Mississippi — What School Leaders Need to Know
The Mississippi Legislature has taken a notable step in the ongoing conversation around education policy. This week, the House Education Committee voted 14–11 to advance a school choice proposal, commonly referenced as House Bill…
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From Principal to Purpose: My Journey Ahead
By Principal Yeager There are years that change your job, and then there are years that change you. 2025 didn’t just adjust my calendar, workload, or expectations—it rewired my calling. I walked into January…
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A Day with the Future of Education: My Time with METP Scholars
There are moments in leadership that catch you off guard. These occur not because you weren’t ready, but because the impact is bigger than the plan. This August at Mississippi State University, I stepped…
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Silent, No More with School Choice!
Silent No More on School Choice: Where Mississippi Stands—and What’s Next Bottom line: Mississippi’s House leadership has put Education Freedom on the runway. Hearings happened in August 2025; a comprehensive bill is expected next…
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The Role of the Principal
The image of the five pillars in Yeager’s Model School Indicators offers a powerful metaphor for what it truly means to serve as a principal. Just as columns uphold the strength and stability of…
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Who Really Runs Your School Day-to-Day? (Hint: It’s Not Who You Think.)
Federal law sets the floor (non-negotiable rights and rules).State law & your SEA (e.g., MDE) set the lane lines you drive in all day.Local board policy hands you the playbook you use with staff.Your…
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Monday Manifest: The Drive Forward
Every Monday, we reset, refocus, and remind ourselves of the calling of leadership. This is not just about managing the week ahead—it’s about manifesting the mindset that drives us forward. The rhythm is simple,…
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Leading Where Others Don’t: School Leadership Insights
A Selfless Leadership Review – Releases Labor Day, 2025 By: Principal Yeager For School Leaders Who Want to Unlock Hidden Potential Without Burning Out Lead Where Others Don’t Look – And Transform Your School…
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ACT Work Keys Blue Print
I’m proud to share a new addition to our Media page — a PowerPoint presentation that captures the heart of [insert brief description, e.g., “practitioner-driven leadership and real strategies for school improvement”]. This isn’t…
“Where purpose meets calling, we dream boldly, design fearlessly, disrupt wisely, and deliver what matters.”
School Leaders’ Think Tank is a non-profit organization with a vision to foster collaboration among School Leaders’ across our great state. After all, we are “Better Together,” — Joshua L. Yeager
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