Leadership Voices

You have questions? I might have answers! Last month we debuted this monthly AMA (Ask Me Anything) session that was lively and spirited as you the guest ask me the host to answer any question. While most of the questions did center around education, there were some fun ones thrown in there as well. Questions…

K12Leaders is built by educators for educators, as a safe space for K12 teachers, staff, administrators and supporting partners to network and discuss the topics that strengthen education. We have 4 main goals: Online privacy is a critical concern of educators. K12Leaders, our private social network, is designed with a strong respect for the safety…

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, it’s becoming increasingly important for educators to amplify their voices and share their insights with the world. Blogging has emerged as a powerful platform for teachers to do just that. However, we understand that educators are busy individuals, and time is often a precious commodity. That’s where innovative tools…

Is it every week that social media tries to re-invent itself? For all the (valid) dissatisfaction we seem to have with the social networks we’ve relied on for the past several years, it’s clear that we are also (justifiably) suspicious of the “next new thing.” But, as we pointed out when we launched K12Leaders last…

We as educators must strive to create a supportive learning environment for the students and their families by providing them with the necessary resources and guidance to ensure their success. We must create a safe learning environment, where all members of the school community are respected and valued. We must welcome and encourage parental involvement…

Are the digital literacy efforts in your district as strong as you would like them to be? A survey conducted by Pew Research Center in 2022 found that 97% of teens use the internet daily, and 46% use it “almost constantly.” When online, teens can be exposed to thousands of media messages – some requiring…

Hello fellow Licensed Professional Counselors! I am in the dissertation phase of my PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision through Capella University. Throughout this program, my interest in advocacy that counselors can engage in has grown significantly and increased my curiosity about the engagement of advocacy in counselors’ roles and barriers to advocacy engagement that…

This is the second blog post in my summer series on instructional redesign in K-12 public education. Before I dive into the nitty gritty in future posts, let’s consider what mindset is required to effectively investigate, generate, evaluate, and implement the needed changes. Growth Mindset – It never hurts to start with some Carolyn Dweck,…