Creating an effective education strategy: insights from ASAE

October is #NationalPrincipalsMonth! Strong school leadership is critical for shaping productive learning environments, supporting teachers, and influencing student outcomes. How can preparation programs and leadership learning experiences develop and support the strong leaders that schools need? This report from LPI and The Wallace Foundation Foundation synthesizes 2 decades of research to elevate key findings, research implications, and policy implications related to principal preparation and training. #ThankAPrincipal https://lnkd.in/gtckHRYZ

In today’s fast-paced world, learning intentionally is no longer optional—it’s essential. McKinsey’s 3x3x3 framework offers a simple yet powerful way to stay focused and grow continuously: ✅ 3 Development Goals Choose three clear, actionable goals to avoid overwhelm and stay focused. ⏳ 3-Month Time Frame A short, effective cycle that builds momentum and aligns with quarterly rhythms. 🤝 3 Support People Engage three individuals—mentors, peers, or leaders—to guide, challenge, and hold you accountable. This model transforms everyday experiences into learning opportunities and helps build a culture of growth and adaptability. 💡 Whether you're leading a team or developing yourself, the 3x3x3 approach is a great way to stay intentional and impactful. #Leadership #LearningCulture #IntentionalLearning #GrowthMindset #McKinseyInsights

As leaders, we often craft vision statements. But how often do we ask: • Who has had a voice in making it? • Do we reference it when difficult decisions arrive? • Have we built conditions so the vision is more than words — but action? KnowledgeWorks' Katie King unpacks these questions through vivid examples like Nevada’s Portrait of a Learner and shows how shared visioning can be a powerful anchor for change. https://bit.ly/4nrN9Fl #Leadership #SchoolImprovement #VisionInAction #LearningFutures

Traditional graduate teaching often builds individual expertise but misses the collective dimensions of leadership. In this piece, I share how co-learning pedagogy, rooted in reflection, peer accountability, and equity guardrails turns classrooms into leadership laboratories. Here I explore how co-learning equips social innovation leaders with the adaptive, inclusive skills required for today’s uncertain environments. Read today at https://lnkd.in/gUxP6MAQ Bottom line: co-learning pedagogy prepares social innovation graduates to be adaptable, equity-focused leaders. Thank you College of Professional Studies at University of Denver for the opportunity to introduce and evaluate co-learning pedagogy in my social enterprise leadership teaching. Thank you NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service for advancing my appreciation of social innovation and Social Venture Partners Denver for being my home for front line coaching and advisement. #SocialEnterprise #LeadershipDevelopment #CoLearning #AdaptiveLeadership #InclusiveExcellence #HigherEdInnovation #SocialInnovation #EdTech #AIinEducation #AccelerateImpact https://lnkd.in/gUxP6MAQ

Leading with Heart: The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Educational Leadership In today’s rapidly changing world of education, leadership is no longer defined by authority, title, or years of experience — it’s defined by emotional intelligence (EI). A leader with emotional intelligence doesn’t just manage people — they understand, inspire, and empower them. In schools, colleges, and training institutions, the ability to connect emotionally often makes the difference between a good leader and a great one. 1️⃣ Empathy: The Core of Connection Empathy allows educational leaders to truly see and feel what teachers, students, and colleagues experience. When a leader listens with empathy, they don’t just hear concerns — they build trust and belonging. Empathy fuels understanding, reduces conflict, and nurtures collaboration. In an ESL or TESOL classroom, it helps leaders support teachers who struggle and encourage learners who fear failure. 2️⃣ Self-Awareness: The Foundation of Growth Self-aware leaders know their strengths, weaknesses, and emotional triggers. This self-knowledge helps them respond rather than react. When educational leaders understand their emotions, they communicate more clearly, make balanced decisions, and model emotional maturity for their teams. Self-awareness turns leadership from control into conscious influence. 3️⃣ Relationship Management: The Art of Sustaining Harmony Educational institutions thrive when relationships thrive. Leaders who manage relationships effectively can handle difficult conversations, motivate teams, and build unity in diversity. Strong relationship management transforms staff rooms into communities of collaboration and growth. 🌍 Emotional Intelligence in Action A leader with emotional intelligence doesn’t just set targets; they create a climate of care and creativity. When teachers feel valued, they teach better. When students feel understood, they learn faster. When everyone feels emotionally safe, innovation naturally follows. Emotional intelligence is not a “soft skill” — it’s a strategic necessity for modern educational leadership. In the 21st-century learning environment, data drives performance, but emotions drive people. And people are the true heartbeat of education. At TalentHut TESOL Academy, we believe emotionally intelligent leaders are the key to sustainable learning communities. Because when leaders lead with heart, education becomes not just a system — but a shared human journey. #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipInEducation #EducationalLeadership #TeacherLeadership #TalentHutTESOL #ESL #ELT #TESOL #EmpathyInEducation #SelfAwareness #RelationshipManagement #TransformationalLeadership #EdLeaders #EducationMatters #TeacherTraining #ProfessionalDevelopment #InspiringLeaders #LeadershipSkills #FutureOfEducation #LearningWithHeart #TalentHut

The most expensive training programs have the lowest real-world application rates. Why? Because they eliminate the one thing that creates actual competence: consequences. I've watched executives spend millions on leadership development that crumbles the moment they face a real crisis. The problem isn't the content. It's the context. Skills developed without stakes don't transfer to situations with stakes. Your brain knows the difference between practice and performance. It allocates resources accordingly. Warriors aren't built in classrooms. They're built where decisions carry weight. Real competence emerges when something important is at risk. Training without stakes is rehearsal, not readiness. https://lnkd.in/g26cXYqw #Leadership #Excellence #Philosophy

“But we produced great leaders in this system!” It’s a question I often hear from educators. “With all this talk about engagement and PDI, how did people thrive and become great leaders when the system was even tougher back then?” They’re absolutely right. They did. Because they had a powerful, non-negotiable engine — Necessity. For generations, learning was a tool for survival. You had to master the syllabus to get that one job, to build a stable life. The why was clear — external and urgent. Curiosity was a luxury; necessity was the fuel. But that engine didn’t disappear — it just became harder to see. Technology and comfort have blurred that urgency. The why is no longer obvious to a student who sees a thousand paths — and a million distractions — on their screens. Necessity still exists, but it’s hidden behind abundance. And that’s why Curiosity is no longer a “soft skill.” It’s the new engine — the only way to rediscover necessity in a world full of options. Because when curiosity is alive, purpose follows. Our old system was built to run on visible necessity. Our new one must help students find it again — through curiosity. Day 09 ✅ #Curiosity #FutureOfEducation #Learning #EdTech Not familiar with PDI? That’s tomorrow’s story.

🔥New journal article🔥 Do you know how to consider institutional staff when implementing learning analytics? Find out how e.g., leadership, accountabilities, and actionable insights are highlighted from staff perspectives in this open-access paper!🤩 https://lnkd.in/dE5k8D9N

The study contributes to research on #accountability at the intersection of bottom-up and top-down actions in #learninganalytics implementation. The results highlight involving staff as active agents in LA implementation, considering what actionable insights the implemented LA solution provides to its users, and defining stakeholder accountability in LA. University of Oulu #LLP research unit

Teaching: The Ultimate Leadership Bootcamp (If You Survive It) Few professions test — and develop — such a wide range of skills as teaching secondary school. Every lesson must be meticulously planned in line with the curriculum. Every topic has to be sequenced across years so that, by GCSE season, students have the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. But as every teacher knows, the classroom doesn’t always go to plan. To thrive, teachers have to be adaptable. The day can swing from calm to chaos in seconds, and no two classes are ever the same. Emotional intelligence becomes your most powerful tool — too rigid and you’ll break; too gentle and you’ll be swept aside. Teaching is an incredible blend of leadership styles: Participative and delegative, to involve students in their own learning. Transformational, to inspire growth and confidence. Transactional and bureaucratic, because systems and accountability are inescapable. Servant and coaching-oriented, to nurture potential. But one trap to avoid is adopting a laissez-faire attitude just because results look good. In teaching, standing still is the fastest way to fall behind. What worked last year may not work this year — the class changes, the curriculum shifts, and the context evolves. If you stop adapting, you stop achieving. Success in teaching comes down to relationships. Building trust over time. Rationalising with students when they can’t rationalise themselves. And, crucially, remembering it’s not personal — students don’t really know you; they see the system. In truth, both teacher and student are navigating that system together. Neither controls the national curriculum, exam design, or performance metrics — yet both are held to their outcomes. Teaching, then, is more than instruction. It’s leadership under pressure, empathy in action, and collaboration against the odds. If you can survive teaching, you can do almost anything. #Teaching #Leadership #Education #EmotionalIntelligence #Adaptability #ProfessionalDevelopment #Coaching #Transformation #CareerGrowth #LifelongLearning #TeachersOfLinkedIn #LeadershipDevelopment