Category: Educational Leadership
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š„ Topic: Leadership is a Mirror š June 16, 2025 āYou donāt attract what you want. You attract what you are.āā John Maxwell š¢ DECLARE The culture of your school isnāt what you say ā itās what you show.Leadership is a mirror. Want accountability? Model it. Want joy? Bring it.What they see in you is…
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āYou must never confuse faith that you will prevail in the endā¦ with the discipline to confront the most brutal facts of your current reality.āā Jim Collins, Good to Great š Why Hard Conversations Matter Hard conversations arenāt about power ā theyāre about professional clarity.They hold individuals accountable while preserving the integrity of your leadership…
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A Catalyst for Culture Shift and Leadership Growthexcerpt: Kendale Lumpkins didnāt just speak at Perry Centralāhe sparked a transformation. Discover how his work challenged mindsets, inspired leaders, and ignited self-efficacy in an entire school community.2025-06-13 ā Principal Yeager Leadership, School Culture, Professional Development -Kendale Lumpkins, School Turnaround, Self-Efficacy, Motivational Speaker, Teacher Growth, Student Mindset āIām…
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If you’re serious about equipping students for college, career, and lifeāthen Level All isn’t just a toolā¦ it’s a game changer. From the Delta to the Coast, this platform is tailor-made for Mississippi schools: ā Aligns with MS CCR accountability indicatorsā Supports financial literacy, soft skills, and industry pathwaysā Includes a Digital ISP Portal that…
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āGrace & Grit with a āBetter Togetherā Mentality!ā — I remember it like yesterday. It was the summer before my second year as an assistant principal in 2014. I had survived my rookie season ā barely. Discipline referrals had become my daily diet, angry parents kept me on edge, and sleepless nights were routine. I…
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As Mississippi gears up to implement the proposed updates to the College & Career Readiness (CCR) indicators for the 2025ā2026 school year, one thing is clear: schools canāt afford to wait until the scores roll in to take action.
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Mississippi accountability scores are just days away. As districts enter the embargo period, this free e-book offers school leaders a clear, step-by-step guide to navigating the 2024 Accountability Standardsāfrom proficiency calculations to graduation index scoring. Download your copy and lead with confidence.
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Mississippiās accountability system is on the verge of key updatesāand high school leaders need to be ready. As the State Board of Education prepares to vote on the proposed 2025ā26 model, this new Principalās Brief offers a clear, step-by-step overview of whatās changing in the 1,000-point framework. From revised CCR indicators to achievement adjustments, this…
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If we want extraordinary schools, we must stop treating teachers like ordinary employees. Thatās why I created Schooling: A Practitionerās Paradise ā not as another feel-good PD manual, but as a movement to redefine the role of todayās educator. Itās time to move beyond compliance and into what makes the work meaningful: ownership, reflection, and…
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Understanding the 2025 Business Rules: What Every Mississippi School Leader Must Know As Mississippi rolls into a new era of educational accountability, itās not just about test scores ā itās about precision, policy, and preparation. One of the most overlooked (yet mission-critical) tools in a school leader’s toolkit is the Business Rules PDF released by…
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