Best of the Blogs
School Administrator, December 2020

“The conversation is going well, lots of good ideas floating around, and then BAM — in comes an unrelated question from left field. It can feel like a curve ball catching you off guard. You’re wondering how best to respond — answer it or ignore it. Actually, you need to deal with it.”

From “Going Down The Rabbit Hole” by Dave Eberwein, superintendent/CEO, School District 63, Saanichton, British Columbia, on his blog The Power of Why

“I want to share with you two words that have crowded my thoughts on my morning runs: Fear & Hope.”

From “Invite Hope to Stay” by Daniel Gutekanst, superintendent, Needham Public Schools, Needham, Mass., on his Needham Public Schools Superintendent’s Blog
  
“In my 17 years of coaching track, I always cheered every runner on until the last one finished his/her race. At first, some would ask, ‘Why are you cheering on the other teams?’ My response was, ‘Because that 2 mile runner, that comes in well after all are done, deserves a loud cheer for being brave enough to finish the race.”

From “Finish the Race — Another Foundational Block from Athletics” by Marlene M. Johnson, superintendent, Le Sueur-Henderson Public Schools, Le Seuer, Minn., on her blog Small Towns...Giant Opportunities...District of Choice
  
“Years ago, being in a (conference) session, a stranger reprimanded me in front of the group because I was on my computer while they were talking. They were a bit embarrassed when I showed them the blog that I was writing about their session. The way I learn best sometimes does not feel like the ‘approved’ way in a learning space.”

From “Learning That Works for the Learner” by Mike Brophy, superintendent, West Valley School District 208, Yakima, Wash., on his Superintendent’s Blog
  
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