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Biggest and best one yet. The @SixthEssential was published last week! Proud of this collaboration with @bprybil and thankful for @schoolrubric for believing in the work! #bebold @educentric_org @NAESP @WeAreNPA @TEPSAtalk @LearnTexas @ModelSchoolsHMH
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Dr. Robert Thornell retweeted
At St. Petersburg Collegiate North Pinellas, an advisor checks every student's college grades daily. Last year 98.6% of college courses ended with a C or better.
Our newest School Worth Knowing, on the @spcnews campus (h/t @thornell5):
schoolrubric.org/schools-worth-…
Our newest School Worth Knowing, on the @spcnews campus (h/t @thornell5):
schoolrubric.org/schools-worth-…
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Proud of this piece by my friend, Principal Amy Lawson (@aim4lsu). She nails it! #bebold @NorthwestISD @TEPSAtalk @LearningForward @LearnTexas
tepsa.org/2026/11/04/the…
tepsa.org/2026/11/04/the…
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Dr. Robert Thornell retweeted
Most written feedback gets one glance: good grade or bad grade, then into the backpack.
Science teacher Noah Hurlburt moved the feedback to his students. A gallery walk before final presentations, three prompts (Praise, Question, Level Up), and class time to revise.
What would your students need before their feedback goes past "Good job!"?
schoolrubric.org/peer-feedback-…
#PeerFeedback
Science teacher Noah Hurlburt moved the feedback to his students. A gallery walk before final presentations, three prompts (Praise, Question, Level Up), and class time to revise.
What would your students need before their feedback goes past "Good job!"?
schoolrubric.org/peer-feedback-…
#PeerFeedback
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Excited to be in Chicago for ‘Improvement in Eduction’. @bprybil and I are presenting tomorrow. @SixthEssential #bebold
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Franklin Elementary in Moline, IL: students meeting reading growth targets went from 39% to 72% in four years, and from 48% to 84% in math. Office referrals fell from 184 to 43.
How @MolineCVSchools' Franklin does it (h/t @thornell5):
schoolrubric.org/schools-worth-…
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Feedback only works when the person receiving it can act on it. Rubrics used as a feedback tool, not just an evaluation tool, are one of the quickest ways to get there. Good pointers from @thornell5 for any leadership team.
Feedback is easy to talk about and hard to do well. @thornell5 points school leaders to two strong resources, including rubrics used as tools for feedback rather than just evaluation. Bookmark-worthy.
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Great article - As a principal, you will be responsible for things you don't control. Nobody told you that! #bebold @schoolrubric @SixthEssential @TEPSAtalk @NAESP
Principal Drift: Leading What You Don't Control schoolrubric.org/principal-drif…
Principal Drift: Leading What You Don't Control schoolrubric.org/principal-drif…
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Wonderful two days in Waterloo, IL schools. School admin and teachers visited over 50 classrooms and saw great learner engagement, active participation and some wonderful teaching. #bebold
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Great way to spend a morning!
Two SchoolRubric authors, one admin team. @thornell5 signed copies of Sixth Essential (co-written with @bprybil) for principal @smilestacymiles and her team. Stacy's own book on building a strong admin team is coming soon.
schoolrubric.org/book/sixth-ess…
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A busy school is not always a focused school. The real question is whether today’s work is actually moving the team closer to its most important outcome. #Educentric #BoldSchools
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I hear lots of discussion about feedback. It’s not as easy as it sounds. Two great resources right here. Thank you @jaymctighe #bebold
Here are two articles on providing FEEDBACK to students. One is a classic from Grant Wiggins. The other offers ideas for using rubrics as tools for feedback, not just evaluation. ascd.org/el/articles/se… and jaymctighe.com/wp-content/upl…
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Teachers who master this one skill can produce amazing results in their classroom. It seems simple, but its impact is huge. #bebold @schoolrubric @LearningForward
When teachers pause: The quiet moments between a question and learning schoolrubric.org/when-teachers-…
When teachers pause: The quiet moments between a question and learning schoolrubric.org/when-teachers-…
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When you walk into a First-Place School, you just know…Here are some ideas why: app.smore.com/n/yqtdrx-juggl… #bebold @schoolrubric @educentric_org @TEPSAtalk
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Data is most useful when it leads to better questions. What is working, what needs attention, and what should happen next?
Happy Monday, bold leaders! #Educentric
Happy Monday, bold leaders! #Educentric
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Excellent article. #bebold @TEPSAtalk @NAESP @IllinoisASA The Principal Effect: How School Leaders Address Education’s Biggest Challenges learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/prinic…
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During classroom visits, I always asked myself one question: "Would I want my child in this classroom?" If the answer was no, I immediately thought about what would have to change for my answer to become yes. It's a good starting point for principals and central office staff.
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My dad had a line he repeated my whole childhood: "You should never be outworked or out-prepared."
There will always be people smarter than you and more talented than you.
But you control the effort and the prep.
There will always be people smarter than you and more talented than you.
But you control the effort and the prep.
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Happy #NationalPrincipalsMonth! 🎉 All month long, we're celebrating the voices of school leadership by recognizing principals whose passion, vision, and dedication inspire school communities every day. Thank you for all you do for students, educators, and families. Visit naesp.org/NPM to join the celebration. #ThankAPrincipal #WeAreNAESP
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