school leaders
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From Surviving the Year to Sustaining the Work: How Strong Leaders Plan for March with Intention, Not Exhaustion
We’ve officially wrapped February. In schools, that means something very specific. The adrenaline of January resets is gone. The winter… Read More
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Building Capacity Without Overwhelm
In every school, there are things that simply must get done. Lesson plans have to be submitted. Grades must be… Read More
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Inclusive Leadership Is Systemic, Not Situational
Inclusive leadership is not something we turn on when there’s a meeting on the calendar or a parent sitting across… Read More
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Why Safety Comes Before Achievement
In education, we all understand the end goal. We want students to learn, grow, and leave our schools equipped with… Read More
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The Quiet Leadership Decisions That Shape School Culture
School culture isn’t built in staff meetings.It isn’t built in mission statements posted in hallways.And it certainly isn’t built in… Read More
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Consistency Is a Leadership Decision
Most schools do not have a behavior problem.They have a consistency problem. Behavior improves when adults respond consistently. That truth… Read More
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Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing as a Leader
January has a way of showing up loud. The calendar flips, expectations reset, and suddenly everything feels urgent. Data reviews.… Read More
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What Student Behavior Is Really Telling School Leaders
Student behavior is never random. It is communication. Every disruption, shutdown, defiance, or disengaged stare is sending a message about… Read More
Cheri Dixon Consulting 