How can you create departments that people want to work in? Amy Andersen and Meghan McAndrews, both operational leaders in El Dorado County Office of Education, join Dr. Janet Pilcher to share about their improvement work in human resources and transportation.

Throughout the summer, Dr. Janet Pilcher has had the privilege of interviewing exceptional leaders and teachers from educational organizations across the country. Join her as she reflects on how these individuals demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence through their relentless focus on [...]

Explore how the Oxford School District successfully aligned all schools with a system of collaboration. The district's strategic focus on continuous improvement began by working with Studer Education to build a unified, excellence-driven system. Oxford's strategic planning, scorecards, and [...]

Can you believe we've reached episode 350? Join Dr. Janet Pilcher in celebrating this milestone as she expresses her heartfelt gratitude to you. And be inspired as she shares her own note of appreciation for you.

Explore this case study to see how the Campbell Union School District confronted challenges head-on by developing and empowering leaders to collaborate amidst district disruptions. Learn about the continuous improvement tools they used for intentional collaboration and strategic leadership [...]

How do leaders stay true to their values during challenging times? And how do they respond to critical incidents and make tough decisions? Listen and learn with Dr. Janet Pilcher and Dr. Pat Greco as they continue their reflection conversation from last week and answer these questions and more.

What is impactful leadership? According to Dr. Janet Pilcher and returning guest, Dr. Pat Greco, it's all about making a difference, having a clear purpose, and creating meaningful and positive experiences for those they lead and serve.

Dave Kline, Superintendent of the Colton School District in Oregon, shares an inspiring journey from skepticism to success with the implementation of rounding as a strategic leadership tool. Initially cautious, Kline embraced rounding, recognizing its transformative power beyond routine check-ins.

Campbell Union School District’s leaders and teachers were seeing a significant increase in the number of younger students showing up to school with a lack of school readiness skills. This caused disruptions to the classroom and teachers and staff felt underprepared to address these new [...]

It may be the start of the summer, but it's prime planning time for educational leaders. Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she explores three ways to think about building inspiring workplaces for our staff and inspiring classrooms for our students for the upcoming school year.

Dr. Michael Barnes, Superintendent of Mayfield City Schools in Ohio, shares insights on building trust, redefining success, and implementing innovative education practices for lasting impact at What's Right in Education.

By embracing core processes that consider and address the individual needs of staff, school districts can help alleviate shortages and improve retention. Discover more in Dr. Pat Greco's latest article in the AASA School Administrator Magazine.

How can school districts effectively cascade, communicate, and execute strategic plans? Superintendent Todd Antony and Principal Jared Schaffner from the School District of Onalaska describe how clarity and alignment in strategic plans fosters engagement across all levels.

What insights and lessons can be unpacked from the previous school year? Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she interviews Dr. Charan Cline, Superintendent of Redmond School District, to hear how he utilizes reflective practice to identify both bright spots and challenges.

School districts use scorecards as strategic tools to guide progress, align efforts, and drive continuous improvement. Discover how Hemet Unified and Burton School Districts employ scorecards to transform strategic priorities into dynamic roadmaps to achieve goals.

To enhance school staff retention, initiate 30- and 90-day conversations with new hires. Implementing these practices, along with regular check-ins and supportive onboarding activities, cultivates a culture where employees feel valued and heard, ultimately bolstering retention and [...]

Effective communication sets the tone for organizational culture in education, spanning from school district offices to classroom settings. Positive communication fosters a culture of trust, while negativity can lead to a blame-centric environment. Messenger mentality and 'we/they' culture [...]

This toolkit equips leaders and teams with practical resources for self-assessment, planning, and hosting inclusive conversations. Inclusive discussions prioritize understanding the topic’s purpose, creating a safe environment for authentic contributions, and valuing diverse perspectives.

Explore how education leaders in Alabama and California leverage data-driven decision-making to navigate disruption and drive student success in dynamic school environments from a recent Carnegie Summit Poster Session. Gain insights into effective strategies for informed leadership during [...]

How can leaders support high performers through organizational change? Join Dr. Janet Pilcher to hear actionable strategies for managing resistance to change among top performers.