Moving a school forward

The use of instructionally powerful techniques to coin a phrase is truly powerful and it is the powerful teacher that makes a difference with kids. I believe that we must move more than one teacher into powerful teaching practices to strengthen the school as whole. In essence, we need to get people thinking as school teachers and not classroom teachers. We have a responsibility to all kids in the school.


Motivation of staff is key. Trust and courage coupled with wisdom make a difference and it is the leadership at the school that plays the biggest role.

I am interested in moving schools forward and wondered what others think about issues such as the staff room dialogue, teachers that refuse to try a strategy new to them, etc.

Thoughts?