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30
NOV
2016

It’s Okay to Have Dirty Shoes

By Mike Pinto, IPLI Mentor and Principal at James Cole Elementary At the end of most days as an elementary principal, my shoes are dirty.  Sometimes they are scuffed
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22
OCT
2014

A Few Thoughts About Asking for Feedback

By IPLI Mentor Dr. Rhonda J. Mull  “How do you think things are going?” I’m going to be honest. I hate asking that question. As a former principal and now
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03
OCT
2014

Getting Started on Twitter

As an educator, it is critical for you to stay up-to-date on the latest happenings in education. Technology makes this very easy to do. For example, many principals hav
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19
DEC
2013

Special Events Checklist

Are you looking for a way to reduce planning time for special events such as student registration, open house, parent/teacher conferences, new student or teacher orientation, award
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21
NOV
2013

Conscious Communication

As part of my goal to continue to grow, I recently accepted Oprah’s invitation to participate in a free 21-day Meditation Challenge (https://chopracentermeditation.com/). 
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08
NOV
2013

Daily Survival Guide

Looking for a fun idea for a new teacher, staff, student, or parent orientation?  Put together a survival kit!  Start with a sandwich size zip bag, and add the following list
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08
OCT
2013

The Student-Led Parent/Teacher Conference

How do you make students accountable and start to develop ownership for their work in school?  Here’s one idea:  student-led parent/teacher conferences. 
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