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Peter DeWitt 🦋

@pmdewitt.bsky.social
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Educator. Author. Founder of Instructional Leadership Collective with Michael Nelson, our thought partner. Co-host of Corwin's Leaders Coaching Leaders 🎙️ Podcast. Moderator for A Seat at the Table (Ed Week). Half Marathoner and Triathlete 🏊‍♂️ 🚴 🏃‍♂

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Peter DeWitt 🦋 @pmdewitt.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
@michaeldnelson.bsky.social and I are excited to have an article focusing on collective leader efficacy being published by the International Journal of Education Policy and Leadership coming out very soon! #leadership #efficacy
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Education Week Opinion @edweekopinion.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Teachers and leaders often find themselves on different pages when it comes to student progress. @michaeldnelson.bsky.social @pmdewitt.bsky.social
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Formative Assessments Aren’t Just ‘Teacher Work.’ Principals Need to Care, Too (Opinion)
Teachers and leaders often find themselves on different pages when it comes to student progress.
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Education Week @edweek.org · 12/04/2026
Formative Assessments Are Top of Mind for Teachers. They Should Be for Principals, Too (Opinion): Teachers and leaders often find themselves on different pages when it comes to student progress.
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Formative Assessments Are Top of Mind for Teachers. They Should Be for Principals, Too (Opinion)
Teachers and leaders often find themselves on different pages when it comes to student progress.
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Education Week Opinion @edweekopinion.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Principals are under enormous stress. Here’s how they can protect their well-being. @pmdewitt.bsky.social @michaeldnelson.bsky.social
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School Leaders Must Protect Their Own Well-Being. Here Are the 3 Areas to Watch (Opinion)
Principals are under enormous stress. Don’t downplay it.
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Peter DeWitt 🦋 @pmdewitt.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
4 Practical Steps Leaders Can Take to Bridge the gap between what they expect and what they model. Our new @edweek.org article co-authored with @michaeldnelson.bsky.social www.edweek.org/leadership/o... #edusky #eduleadership
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Peter DeWitt 🦋 @pmdewitt.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Instructional Leadership Collectives. instructionalleadershipcollective.com/ilcs-1 #edusky #edleadership @michaeldnelson.bsky.social
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Education Week Opinion @edweekopinion.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
@pmdewitt.bsky.social and @michaeldnelson.bsky.social asked nearly 1,000 education leaders about their biggest problems. These major themes stood out.
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11 Critical Issues Facing Educators in 2026 (Opinion)
We asked nearly 1,000 education leaders about their biggest problems. These major themes stood out.
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Peter DeWitt 🦋 @pmdewitt.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
11 Critical Issues Facing Educators in 2026. www.edweek.org/leadership/o... @michaeldnelson.bsky.social #edusky #eduleadership #leadership
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11 Critical Issues Facing Educators in 2026 (Opinion)
We asked nearly 1,000 education leaders about their biggest problems. These major themes stood out.
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Peter DeWitt 🦋 @pmdewitt.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
11 Critical Issues Facing Educators in 2026. A new article that I co-authored with @michaeldnelson.bsky.social Nelson for @edweek.org. www.edweek.org/leadership/o... #education #leadership
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11 Critical Issues Facing Educators in 2026 (Opinion)
We asked nearly 1,000 education leaders about their biggest problems. These major themes stood out.
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Peter DeWitt 🦋 @pmdewitt.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
@michaeldnelson.bsky.social and I were interviewed on the Teacher Takeaway podcast. It focused on: 1. Instructional Leadership Collectives - Cross-role, cross district and region groups focused on a common theme 2. Collective Leader Efficacy Click here! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
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Season 5 | Episode 34 | Leading Collectively
Podcast Episode · Teacher Takeaway · 12/13/2025 · 56m
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Peter DeWitt 🦋 @pmdewitt.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
The 5‑Minute Clarity Reset: How a Small Pause Can Change a Big Decision. A new article for @edweek.org that @michaeldnelson.bsky.social & I co-authored. www.edweek.org/leadership/o...
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The 5‑Minute Clarity Reset: How a Small Pause Can Change a Big Decision (Opinion)
Stuck in a spin? This practice can help free an education leader to act.
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Education Week Opinion @edweekopinion.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
As an educator, knowing your job well can dull your desire to grow. There's a way to change that. @pmdewitt.bsky.social @michaeldnelson.bsky.social
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Calling Yourself a 'Lead Learner' Doesn't Make It So (Opinion)
As an educator, knowing your job well can dull your desire to grow. There's a way to change that.
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Peter DeWitt 🦋 @pmdewitt.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Calling Yourself a Lead Learner Doesn't Make it So. A new @edweek.org article by @michaeldnelson.bsky.social and me. www.edweek.org/leadership/o...
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Calling Yourself a 'Lead Learner' Doesn't Make It So (Opinion)
As an educator, knowing your job well can dull your desire to grow. How to change that.
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Education Week Opinion @edweekopinion.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
School improvement often falls flat, and initiatives are easily abandoned. @pmdewitt.bsky.social & @michaeldnelson.bsky.social explain how that can be changed.
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How Education Leaders Can Build a Better Space for Collaborative Learning (Opinion)
School improvement often falls flat, and initiatives are easily abandoned. That can be changed.
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Michael Nelson 🦋 @michaeldnelson.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Read this!
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Peter DeWitt 🦋 @pmdewitt.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Feeling isolated as a leader? @michaeldnelson.bsky.social & I have a new article w/ @edweek.org. How Education Leaders Can Build a Better Space for Collaborative Learning. It provides examples of our Instructional Leadership Collective process. www.edweek.org/leadership/o...
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How Education Leaders Can Build a Better Space for Collaborative Learning (Opinion)
School improvement often falls flat, and initiatives are easily abandoned. That can be changed.
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Education Week Opinion @edweekopinion.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Instructional leadership collectives build cross-system networks for purposeful, impactful learning. @michaeldnelson.bsky.social @pmdewitt.bsky.social
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Looking for a New Way to Approach Professional Learning? Try This (Opinion)
Instructional leadership collectives build cross-system networks for purposeful, impactful learning.
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Peter DeWitt 🦋 @pmdewitt.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
First Days of School at Any Age Never Lose Their Power. A great new blog by @michaeldnelson.bsky.social www.edweek.org/leadership/o...
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First Days of School at Any Age Never Lose Their Power (Opinion)
At 62, I started graduate school the same day my grandson began kindergarten, proof that curiosity and growth never retire.
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Education Week Opinion @edweekopinion.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
There are 10 major patterns to the problems in their schools. @pmdewitt.bsky.social and @michaeldnelson.bsky.social share.
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We Asked 100 Leaders for Their Top Challenges. Here's What We Learned (Opinion)
There are 10 major patterns to the problems in their schools.
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Peter DeWitt 🦋 @pmdewitt.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
We Asked 100 Leaders for Their Top Challenges. Here’s What We Learned A new article I wrote with @michaeldnelson.bsky.social Nelson for Education Week. www.edweek.org/leadership/o... #education #leadership
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We Asked 100 Leaders for Their Top Challenges. Here's What We Learned (Opinion)
There are 10 major patterns to the problems in their schools.
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Peter DeWitt 🦋 @pmdewitt.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
What I Learned About School Leadership at My Italian Nonna’s Table. A "Full-circle" blog by @michaeldnelson.bsky.social www.edweek.org/leadership/o...
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What I Learned About School Leadership at My Italian Nonna's Table (Opinion)
This principal's annual barbecue became a blueprint for building culture, community, and collective learning.
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Michael Nelson 🦋 @michaeldnelson.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
So fun to write this blog! @pmdewitt.bsky.social
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Michael Nelson 🦋 @michaeldnelson.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
I am grateful for the opportunity to write this personal story for oour blog @pmdewitt.bsky.social!
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Peter DeWitt 🦋 @pmdewitt.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
What I Learned About School Leadership at My Italian Nonna’s Table. A "Full-circle" blog by @michaeldnelson.bsky.social www.edweek.org/leadership/o...
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What I Learned About School Leadership at My Italian Nonna's Table (Opinion)
This principal's annual barbecue became a blueprint for building culture, community, and collective learning.
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Michael Nelson 🦋 @michaeldnelson.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Our new book “Lead Collectively” is available for preorders on the @corwinpress.bsky.social website. It will be available in September. Check out what John Hattie has to say about it! @pmdewitt.bsky.social
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Education Week Opinion @edweekopinion.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Professional learning often feels like an event. @pmdewitt.bsky.social and @michaeldnelson.bsky.social explain how to make it impactful and collaborative.
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How Communities of Practice Can Drive School Improvement (Opinion)
Professional learning often feels like an event. Here's how to make it impactful and collaborative.
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Michael Nelson 🦋 @michaeldnelson.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
This is a such an important blog for educational leaders!!
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Peter DeWitt 🦋 @pmdewitt.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
How Communities of Practice Can Drive School Improvement. www.edweek.org/leadership/o... A new article for @edweek.org written with @michaeldnelson.bsky.social #edusky
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How Communities of Practice Can Drive School Improvement (Opinion)
Professional learning often feels like an event. Here's how to make it impactful and collaborative.
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Peter DeWitt 🦋 @pmdewitt.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
The Stunning Resignation of UVA President Jim Ryan—and Why It Matters. A new @edweek.org by @michaeldnelson.bsky.social and me. www.edweek.org/leadership/o... #edusky
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The Stunning Resignation of UVA President Jim Ryan—and Why It Matters (Opinion)
The university president’s departure is more than just a headline. It’s a lesson in leadership.
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Michael Nelson 🦋 @michaeldnelson.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Read about Maisie learning “mahogany!”
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Peter DeWitt 🦋 @pmdewitt.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
@michaeldnelson.bsky.social and I have a new article for @edweek.org. Data can be intimidating but it doesn't have to be! www.edweek.org/leadership/o...
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Data Can Be Intimidating to Educators. But It Doesn't Have to Be (Opinion)
An unexpected insight from a child offers teacher and leadership teams a way to appreciate a more nuanced use of evidence.
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Michael Nelson 🦋 @michaeldnelson.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
We love watching and learning from new leaders as they move into a new position including Pope Leo XIV!
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Peter DeWitt 🦋 @pmdewitt.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
What Principals Can Learn From Pope Leo XIV's Leadership Approach. Our ( @michaeldnelson.bsky.social ) new article for @edweek.org www.edweek.org/leadership/o... #edusky
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What Principals Can Learn From Pope Leo XIV's Leadership Approach (Opinion)
Education leaders are under pressure to bring about positive results. Here are effective ways to go about it.
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Corwin @corwinpress.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Communication in schools doesn’t stop with students; teachers & school leaders often struggle to master the adult-to-adult conversations. Jennifer Abrams explores 5 areas where educators can grow as professionals: www.corwin.com/free-... ‪@pmdewitt.bsky.social‬ ‪@michaeldnelson.bsky.social‬
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Growing Up at Work: Jennifer Abrams on Leadership, Resilience, and Trust
Leadership isn’t just about guiding others; it’s about growing yourself. On this episode of the Leaders Coaching Leaders Podcast, cohosts ...
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Peter DeWitt 🦋 @pmdewitt.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Next week on @edweek.bsky.social A Seat at the Table, we will be exploring Math & Technology: Finding the Recipe for Student Success. Register, watch live on on-demand! www.edweek.org/events/live-...
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A Seat at the Table: Math & Technology: Finding the Recipe for Student Success
How should we balance AI & math instruction? Join our discussion on preparing future-ready students.
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Peter DeWitt 🦋 @pmdewitt.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
How Educators Can Escape Toxic Productivity. @michaeldnelson.bsky.social & I have a new article for @edweek.bsky.social. www.edweek.org/leadership/o... #edusky
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How Educators Can Escape Toxic Productivity (Opinion)
Tired of glorifying burnout? Discover how educators can break free from toxic productivity and reclaim purpose and balance.
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Corwin @corwinpress.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
The ninth grade matters more than you think. Elaine Allensworth discusses how to identify and prioritize key data points that lead to real impact for students in this clip from the Leaders Coaching Leaders podcast: youtu.be/zk3AdsOnI6M... @pmdewitt.bsky.social‬ ‪@michaeldnelson.bsky.social‬
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Data as a Tool for Change: Elaine Allensworth on Transforming Schools with Data-Driven Leadership
What happens when schools focus on the right kind of data? Elaine Allensworth joins the Leaders Coaching Leaders podcast to discuss the transformative power of meaningful metrics in education. Drawing from her groundbreaking work in Chicago Public Schools, Elaine shares how identifying critical data
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Michael Nelson 🦋 @michaeldnelson.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
….always striving to be a better leader!
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Peter DeWitt 🦋 @pmdewitt.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
Want to be a better educational leader? Try these 5 strategies. A new article for @edweek.bsky.social written with @michaeldnelson.bsky.social. www.edweek.org/leadership/o... #edusky #edleadership
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Want to Be a Better Education Leader? Try These 5 Strategies (Opinion)
Teams should leave you feeling more connected, not drained and disengaged.
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Peter DeWitt 🦋 @pmdewitt.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Using Data with the Purpose of Literacy Instruction. @michaeldnelson.bsky.social and I have a new article with @edweek.bsky.social that focuses on using leading and lagging data. www.edweek.org/leadership/o... #edresearch #edusky #edleadership
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Using Data With Purpose for Literacy Instruction (Opinion)
Instead of confining data to spreadsheets, use the information to drive equity, learning, and lasting change.
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Corwin @corwinpress.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Good leadership isn’t about knowing all the answers. It’s about curiosity, collaboration, and growth. Jennifer Abrams joined @pmdewitt.bsky.social & @michaeldnelson.bsky.social to talk how educators can build better professional skills and create healthier workplaces: www.corwin.com/free-...
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Growing Up at Work: Jennifer Abrams on Leadership, Resilience, and Trust
Leadership isn’t just about guiding others; it’s about growing yourself. On this episode of the Leaders Coaching Leaders Podcast, cohosts ...
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Michael Nelson 🦋 @michaeldnelson.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Love this new blog! Thanks @pmdewitt.bsky.social for your partnership!
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Peter DeWitt 🦋 @pmdewitt.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
How to Be a Focused Leader When There’s a Lot of Noise. A new @edweek.bsky.social article @michaeldnelson.bsky.social and I wrote. #edusky #edulead #edleader www.edweek.org/leadership/o...
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How to Be a Focused Leader When There’s a Lot of Noise (Opinion)
Burnout, attrition, absenteeism, and disengagement are key issues for schools. Here's a path forward for educators.
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Corwin @corwinpress.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Equality provides the same opportunities. Equity ensures the right outcomes. Dr. Latish Reed's shades of gray framework explains the complexities of equity in education and the steps leaders can take for impactful change: www.corwin.com/free-... @pmdewitt.bsky.social @michaeldnelson.bsky.social
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Latish Reed and Shades of Gray in Equity Work
In this impactful episode of the Leaders Coaching Leaders Podcast, Dr. Latish Reed, a trailblazing equity specialist and author of the upcoming book, ...
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Peter DeWitt 🦋 @pmdewitt.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Thanks to @edweek.bsky.social for this article based on our recent Seat at the Table. 1 in 4 Students are Chronically Absent. 3 Tools to Change That. www.edweek.org/leadership/1... #edusky
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1 in 4 Students Are Chronically Absent. 3 Tools to Change That
Chronic absenteeism is a daunting problem. But district leaders aren't alone in facing it, and there are ways they can fight it.
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Peter DeWitt 🦋 @pmdewitt.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
@michaeldnelson.bsky.social and I are so grateful to interview the one and only Jennifer Gonzalez! We love all things Cult of Pedagogy! youtu.be/tx9godeZp5M?...
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Inside the Cult of Pedagogy with Jennifer Gonzalez: Empowering Educators at Every Level | LCL
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Corwin @corwinpress.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Jim Knight recently joined @pmdewitt.bsky.social & @michaeldnelson.bsky.social on the Leaders Coaching Leaders podcast to discuss the importance of role clarity. When leaders define the coach’s role and align it with student achievement goals, the whole system benefits: www.corwin.com/free-...
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Jim Knight on Elevating Coaching Practices
Jim Knight delves into the remarkable success of his latest book, The IC Toolkit, which became a bestseller within two weeks of its release. This comp...
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Peter DeWitt 🦋 @pmdewitt.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
I am grateful for our guests on @edweek.bsky.social A Seat At the Table for their thoughtful, and yet practical and impactful, insight into absenteeism. Check out the 1-hour episode here! www.edweek.org/events/live-... #edusky #absenteeism
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A Seat at the Table: We Can’t Engage Students If They Aren’t Here: Strategies to Address the Absenteeism Conundrum
Absenteeism rates are growing fast. Join Peter DeWitt and experts to learn how to re-engage students & families.
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Peter DeWitt 🦋 @pmdewitt.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
@michaeldnelson.bsky.social & I offered a free webinar 4 @corwinpress.bsky.social focusing on how leaders & their teams can develop shared understanding, joint work & collect evidence of impact. We hope it helps strengthen your leadership team during difficult times. #edusky youtu.be/qp4Ov14Bw8M?...
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Fostering Collective Leader Efficacy Among Teams
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Peter DeWitt 🦋 @pmdewitt.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
#edusky #edoeadership
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