By George, You've Got It! Articles

Most educators are natural learners—driven by a desire to grow, improve, and make a difference. But as noble as school improvement...

One of the key elements of the School Meeting Ecosystem  is the practice of daily check-ins  between administration (principals or deputy...

The School Meeting Fiasco There is no doubt there is a massive increase in workload that is having a negative effect on educators’ mental...

It takes courage to embark on a culture-changing journey. There are so many moving parts. It is like steering a ship through uncharted...

This concept of "subtraction before addition" is a powerful strategy for improving educational practices while respecting educators' time...

“The last few weeks have been super busy. We are starting a new program in 2025. Thanks for the call.” “Sorry I can’t talk now as I am...

There are some amazing principals leading schools and I have the pleasure of working with a few of them. They are a wealth of knowledge...

“Is staff wellbeing really our responsibility? I can’t control how and what people react to.” These were the words of a principal dealing...

Toastmasters International has its 100th anniversary coming in October 2024 which will be celebrated by 280,000 members in 15,800 clubs...

“Back to the drawing board.” This was the answer I received from the deputy when inquiring about the current numeracy initiative. The...

One in three Australian school students is not meeting literacy and numeracy benchmarks, and more than one in ten need additional...

The Women’s Olympic Water polo team, The Stingers went through their group stage, undefeated. They are a united force. Very calm, but...

After arranging the raw National and Like schools NAPLAN data into an easy-to-read comparative table, East Maddington Primary School...

Thriving Leader author and coach, Claire Grey, once posted herself holding a post it note with 9 on it. She had a big smile and reveled...

“I knew the results would be confronting after you asked the first question.” This was the opening comment from a principal after she...

It has been an unprecedented long 11-week term, and everyone is feeling the weight of what one extra week feels like. You have done your...

As part of my quest to reduce educator’s workload by reducing unproductive and disengaging meetings, I am researching Team meetings and...

When you start out to make a difference based on what you see and hear, you need to keep an open mind, listen to feedback and have some...

Last Thursday I was privileged to be invited to the Neerigen Brook Primary School’s smoking ceremony for their new Yarning Circle space....

I have been very fortunate and am very grateful for a decision my grandfather Ted George made in 1953. He and two mates would enjoy their...