Tag Archives: relationships

Middle-Level Leaders Collaborative: Who’s your “go-to” person?

Posted on October 8, 2019 by dfgately

This post is a collaboration between a group of middle school leaders from across the country.  Periodically, these passionate and dedicated middle school principals share their thoughts on issues of relevance for those “in the middle”.   Working at the middle-level … Continue reading →

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About kids and devices: Trying to find the answers

Posted on December 13, 2018 by dfgately

Are there areas of your practice as a leader or teacher that you haven’t figured out?   How are you modelling your learning? How can we be transparent about the process as we learn new things and try to find answers to life’s essential questions? Continue reading →

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About school: We can make it special

Posted on November 20, 2018 by dfgately

rincipals and teachers can create singular moments for kids everyday.  Like the Brooklyn Nets, these are our schools, classrooms, hallways, gyms, and cafeterias. We are in charge of these settings.  We can do extraordinary things to create lifelong fans of learning and of our schools. Continue reading →

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