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Do I still want to be a principal - Culturally Responsive Leadership

Do I Still Want to Be a Principal & 10 other Winter Wonderings for School Leaders

October 6, 2022November 28, 2022 joetruss #radicalprincipals, culturally responsive leadership, engineering for equity

December is a time of reflection and rest, but also a time when my mind runs wild. Here are 10 questions that are on my mind.

Principals feel like Luke Skywalker - Culturally Responsive Leadership

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Feeling like Luke Skywalker – Return of the Principal

January 3, 2020January 3, 2020 joetruss #radicalprincipals, culturally responsive leadership, engineering for equity, starwars

Before the winter break, I wondered if I still wanted to be a principal. After 2 weeks off, I am feeling a lot like Luke Skywalker.

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Leaders Sustain Yourself and Avoid Burnout

December 25, 2019December 29, 2019 joetruss

If you think someone is working to make your job more sustainable, they aren’t. You must take your sustainability into your own hands!

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7 Things Sustainable School Leaders Do During Winter Break (w/ Video)

December 22, 2019December 16, 2022 joetruss

So you have 2 weeks off, but what should you do with your time? After 15 years in schools, and 8 as school leader, I have perfected how to spend my winter break, to make sure I’m ready to rumble when school is back in session. Here are 7 things to consider doing during your time off.