| Brad Rathgeber As educators, it's been hard to look at the fall and not see all the deficits, like the hands-on projects we couldn't teach, athletic seasons that were cancelled, or gatherings we had to forgo. Those losses have been obvious. The benefits have been harder to see—the resilience, persistence, and creativity that we’ve discovered in the midst of challenge. As academic leaders, it’s time to remind our communities of what we’ve gained and how we’ve grown. Liz’s blog on reflective leadership reminds us that this is the moment to turn the 'reflective mirror' towards others. This week at One Schoolhouse, our focus is on reflection as an outward-facing practice. Answer our Pulse Survey about what you want to show your community about their strengths, and join me for our Academic Leaders Webinar on reflective leadership practices. Academic leaders have a profound effect on how teachers view themselves and their work. By celebrating what they've been able to accomplish and how they've inspired learning this year, you give them the motivation to keep going, even when things aren’t perfect. Question of the week: What do you want to reflect back to your community about their growth this year? Taking the Pulse: Flash Survey Liz Katz Reflective Leadership In my work, I hear every day how our academic leaders have risen to the extraordinary challenges of this year. These leaders are constantly reflecting on their choices, wondering how to iterate the systems they’ve designed. When I point out how hard they are working, academic leaders are quick to respond by telling me how their teachers have gone to tremendous lengths to ensure students have the best learning experiences possible. I've come to believe that this is the moment for reflective leadership--for leaders who can face the mirror, and then turn it to help others see themselves. Read more New for Department Chairs! In these five new, one-week courses, department chairs will: assess their department’s 2020-2021 instruction, identify departmental strengths and opportunities for growth, articulate the differences between 2020-2021 and a typical year, and look forward to how they can shape their 2021-2022 academic program to address this year's challenges. Courses start February 8, 2021. Arts Department Leadership During a Pandemic Humanities Department Leadership During a Pandemic Math Department Leadership During a Pandemic Science Department Leadership During a Pandemic World Language Department Leadership During a Pandemic Think for a moment about the words or phrases you might use to describe a leader. Chances are a lot of the characteristics that come to mind have to do with how they interact with others or how they provide feedback. Join us on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at 12noon ET for a conversation on reflection as an outward-facing leadership practice. Register here! |
 Brad Rathgeber |
As educators, it's been hard to look at the fall and not see all the deficits, like the hands-on projects we couldn't teach, athletic seasons that were cancelled, or gatherings we had to forgo. Those losses have been obvious. The benefits have been harder to see—the resilience, persistence, and creativity that we’ve discovered in the midst of challenge. As academic leaders, it’s time to remind our communities of what we’ve gained and how we’ve grown. Liz’s blog on reflective leadership reminds us that this is the moment to turn the 'reflective mirror' towards others.
This week at One Schoolhouse, our focus is on reflection as an outward-facing practice. Answer our Pulse Survey about what you want to show your community about their strengths, and join me for our Academic Leaders Webinar on reflective leadership practices.
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Academic leaders have a profound effect on how teachers view themselves and their work. By celebrating what they've been able to accomplish and how they've inspired learning this year, you give them the motivation to keep going, even when things aren’t perfect. | |
Question of the week: What do you want to reflect back to your community about their growth this year? | |
 Liz Katz |
Reflective Leadership
In my work, I hear every day how our academic leaders have risen to the extraordinary challenges of this year. These leaders are constantly reflecting on their choices, wondering how to iterate the systems they’ve designed. When I point out how hard they are working, academic leaders are quick to respond by telling me how their teachers have gone to tremendous lengths to ensure students have the best learning experiences possible.
I've come to believe that this is the moment for reflective leadership--for leaders who can face the mirror, and then turn it to help others see themselves. Read more
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New for Department Chairs! In these five new, one-week courses, department chairs will: assess their department’s 2020-2021 instruction, identify departmental strengths and opportunities for growth, articulate the differences between 2020-2021 and a typical year, and look forward to how they can shape their 2021-2022 academic program to address this year's challenges. Courses start February 8, 2021.
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Think for a moment about the words or phrases you might use to describe a leader. Chances are a lot of the characteristics that come to mind have to do with how they interact with others or how they provide feedback. Join us on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at 12noon ET for a conversation on reflection as an outward-facing leadership practice. Register here! | |
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