Archive

Every school leader knows the pattern. A minor incident occurs, a concern is raised, and a review meeting is held. Someone suggests a new form, a new approval process, or another item to add to a checklist. The intention is always positive. We want to prevent the issue from happening again. We want to demonstrate due diligence. We want to support staff and protect students. Yet over time, many schools find themselves carrying an ever-growing collection of procedures, forms, a

Many school programs now run outside the classroom, and the skills required to lead them safely are very different from those needed inside. On the one hand, we have a highly structured and controlled environment with clear and consistent parameters around the nature of classroom activities and definitive timeframes on how long a teacher is responsible for the students and those activities. If something goes wrong, you can easily get help. Teachers are well trained and prepar