At DeKalb Middle School, Morning Meetings have become a cornerstone of the community, bringing together students, staff, and teachers to build a unified and supportive environment. Principal Carrie Wisehart shares how these daily gatherings are a celebration of their shared identity.
Teacher Retention
When we’re wound so tight we can’t think straight, an ejection seat from the craziness sounds appealing. Principal Andrew Karr had an important realization while playing cards with his son.
Principal Carrie Wisehart concludes her series on paraprofessionals with ready-to-implement ideas for building a stronger school culture.
The Summer of Learning conferences are hosted annually by local districts across the state. Eric Nentrup recaps a few of the 2024 highlights.
On a school staff, no one is “just” an anything. Each role is important to student success. Principal Carrie Wisehart continues with part two of her series about paraprofessionals.
“Other Duties As Assigned” is often a dreaded phrase. Veteran Administrator and Teacher Brent Schwanekamp dives into that phrase to see what it’s all about.
Paraprofessionals are often the unsung & overlooked heroes of schools. Carrie Wisehart has spent the last year exploring how to retain this special group of educators.
Time and Money – never enough of either! Jason Walke has found an often overlooked tool just wanting to be dusted off which could help bring resources into the classroom.
Carrie Wisehart is on a mission to change the way the students and staff in her school see the Assistant Principal’s office.
Teachers often have high hopes for summer time. Ashley Johnson shares the approach she used last summer which allowed time to learn, prepare for next year, AND recharge.