EP389: Lead Like a Startup
What does it take for educational leaders to lead like a startup, and why should they embrace this mentality? Dr. Janet Pilcher explores this question by comparing startup and legacy mentalities.
EP381: The Culture-Strategy Equation: Reflections from the AASA Conference
Do you want to see your strategy thrive? Start with your culture. Dr. Janet Pilcher and Dr. Pat Greco unpack the crucial link between culture and strategic execution, sharing inspiring examples [...]
Oxford School District Aligns for District-wide Excellence with Strategic Planning, Scorecards and Collaboration
Explore how the Oxford School District successfully aligned all schools with a system of collaboration. The district's strategic focus on continuous improvement began by working with Studer [...]
EP351: Creating Compassionate Classrooms
Creating a learning environment modeled on a healthy family unit might sound unconventional, but at Child Development Centers of Erie, Pennsylvania, it works.
Case Study: Campbell Union School District — Changing the System to Work for the Student
Campbell Union School District’s leaders and teachers were seeing a significant increase in the number of younger students showing up to school with a lack of school readiness skills. This caused [...]
From First Year Scorecards to Achieving Alignment Across Departments
School districts use scorecards as strategic tools to guide progress, align efforts, and drive continuous improvement. Discover how Hemet Unified and Burton School Districts employ scorecards to [...]
Leading Through Disruption: Leveraging Data for Informed Decision-Making
Explore how education leaders in Alabama and California leverage data-driven decision-making to navigate disruption and drive student success in dynamic school environments from a recent Carnegie [...]
EP332: Amplify Student Voice
How can school districts prioritize amplifying student voice? Join Dr. Janet Pilcher, author of Hardwiring Excellence in Education, as she explores the impact of student feedback with Dr. Candace [...]
Harnessing Continuous Improvement: PDSA from School Districts to Student-Owned Learning Cycles
Incorporating PDSA throughout the entire educational system supports a resolute commitment to intentional problem-solving and continuous learning. Leaders are seeing the results. The system-wide [...]
Case Study: Burton Middle School Improves Reputation and Enrollment Through Transformational Leadership Practices
Explore how Burton Middle School improved leader engagement, increased enrollment, decreased staff turnover, achieved academic excellence, and enhanced its reputation by fostering individual [...]