Leading with Empathy and Purpose: 

Key Lessons from 35 Weeks as a First-Year Assistant Principal

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The Leadership Gap: Women of Color in K-12 Education

Despite making up a significant portion of the teaching workforce, women of color remain underrepresented in K-12 educational leadership roles. Women of color often face additional hurdles, including bias, limited mentorship opportunities, and systemic barriers to advancement.
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Week 8: Monitor Your Progress! - 1.1

As leaders, we often get caught up in the day-to-day whirlwind of tasks, weeks packed with deadlines, and months filled with events. Without a system for reflection, we risk losing control of our priorities and simply reacting to circumstances. Progress monitoring isn’t just a helpful tool—it’s a proactive way to ensure that we stay aligned with our vision and goals, rather than waiting for directives from supervisors to course-correct.

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