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Lighten Your Leadership Load
It happens every year. Like clockwork. I know it's coming...so you'd think I'd be better prepared. Every Summer (and sometimes into the...
May 4, 2022

The Great Pumpkin-Painting Project
Talking about the books we're reading is a powerful practice...and sharing the characters we love sends positive ripples into the reading...
Oct 13, 2020

30-Second BookTalk is BACK!
The #30SecondBookTalk is back and better than ever! This year we’re opening things up like never before and everyone is invited to join...
Apr 15, 2020

4 Leadership Fake-Outs
A Collaborative Post by: Eric Skanson, Elementary Principal (MN) and MESPA President-Elect LaQuita Outlaw, Middle School Principal (NY)...
Nov 21, 2018

The Heart and Soul of Reading
Have you ever been around a person who shares their passion for a topic in such an authentic way that you can't help getting excited? My...
Jul 17, 2018


The World Championship of Booktalks (Video)
The wait is over! With over 30,000 votes cast in round one, excitement has been building for this year’s final four #30SecondBooktalk...
Apr 29, 2018


The World Booktalk Championship is Back!
If passion is the spark that ignites creativity, then get your fire extinguishers ready! This year’s podcast is a whole new level of...
Mar 19, 2018


Do You Have What It Takes To Be The Next World Booktalk Champion???
Quick quiz: When you read a great book, do you find yourself unable to contain your excitement? Do your “booktalks” inspire the masses to...
Jan 17, 2018


Bookcast Episode #2
Bookcast is back and kids are buzzing about the books they're reading. Episode #2 featured some incredible students having authentic...
Dec 30, 2017


Bookcast
This year we're launching a new student podcast called, "Bookcast," and I couldn't be prouder of our kiddos. We've been doing podcasting...
Nov 22, 2017

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