EP409: The Precision Budget: 3 Steps to Protect What’s Important
In the first of four rapid-fire episodes, Dr. Janet Pilcher delivers three essential steps educational leaders can take right now to protect their mission and secure their future.
EP408: Use Feedback to Unlock Operational Excellence
In this final live episode from the Destination High Performance K-12 Leadership Conference, Dr. Janet Pilcher welcomes Dr. Heidi Eliopoulos. With over two decades in education, Heidi shares her [...]
EP397: Achieve Sustainable Impact with Rounding and Surveys
In the first part of a two-episode series, Dr. Janet Pilcher welcomes Superintendent Rashon Hasan of Plainfield Public Schools. With a unique background spanning education and business, Rashon [...]
Improving School Culture Through Student Voice and Engagement
In her article for AASA's School Administrator Magazine, Leader Coach Dr. Deanna Ashby shares how school leaders in Kentucky and Oregon are using student voice to improve mental health, safety, [...]
EP388: Measure Impact to Guide Improvement
In Martin County School District, if it's important enough to measure, it's important enough to improve. Join Superintendent Michael Maine as he sits down with Dr. Janet Pilcher to discuss his [...]
How Three School Districts Are Solving Problems and Driving Student Excellence
Dedicated educators shape student success, and exceptional leaders foster the conditions for continuous improvement. Across the country, school districts are implementing innovative strategies to [...]
Case Study: Campbell Union School District — Where Continuous Improvement Begins with Leader Empowerment
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 [...]
Rounding for Success: A Superintendent’s Journey from Skepticism to Impact
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. [...]
Case Study: Campbell Union School District — Changing the System to Work for the Student
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 [...]
Building Trust with the Community Yields High Dividends: Lessons from a Superintendent
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 [...]