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In my ongoing journey to cultivate a thriving school culture in K-12 public education, one of the hurdles that consistently emerges is the challenge of teacher burnout and turnover. This problem can ripple across the entire school, affecting morale, disrupting the learning environment, and reducing the overall quality of education.
In my years of dedication to K-12 public education, one of the most persistent challenges I’ve encountered is the socio-economic divide among our student population. This divide does not just influence educational outcomes; it profoundly impacts our school’s culture and the overall learning environment.
While teaching and learning are every school’s mission, creating a positive school culture creates the conditions for teaching and learning to take place. As a building leader, I aimed to develop a culture of excellence and accountability, which starts with a simple definition of culture. Culture is what we allow.
Navigating traffic while driving my granddaughter to the movies, we were listening to her favorite radio station. After playing a popular song, the hosts spent considerable time discussing New Year’s resolutions, sparking an interesting conversation between us.
During the holiday season, the song Joy to the World will be played numerous times. Have you ever considered the true meaning of the word joy? Joy is a simple word with a profound meaning. It is defined as the emotion of great happiness. Therefore, we could say “Great Happiness to the World”. As a person of faith, the lyrics of Joy to World remind me of the precious gift of our Savior.
Yes, it’s Christmas time. Schools are preparing to close, people are scheduling their vacations, and the malls are bustling with shoppers searching for the perfect gift. There’s a tangible energy in the air – anticipation, joy, and celebration that seems to transform even the most ordinary moments into something special.
Time, our most precious resource, often forces us to achieve our goals creatively. After publishing my book, “You’re in the Leadership Chair, Now What?” I faced this exact challenge.
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