Essential Lessons for School Leaders in Bloomington, MN

Keep these heartfelt gems top of mind
This gold mine of wisdom from top education researcher and the best-selling author of Turning Around Failing Schools andConnecting Teacher Leadership and School Improvement contains key tips and strategies every school leader should know. Award-winning professor and former school administrator Joseph Murphy’s concise and instructive lessons will help you stay focused on what matters most as you navigate the hectic world of high-stakes testing and accountability, for example:
• It really is all about the kids
• Optimism is essential
• Caring counts a lot
• Listen—let people finish talking
• Don’t confuse excuses and explanations