Educational Leadership Blog

Expert insights on teacher evaluations, classroom observations, and building stronger schools

Featured

The Principal's Guide to Effective Teacher Observations

Discover the five key strategies that transform routine classroom visits into powerful tools for teacher growth and student achievement.

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How-To Guide

How to Complete a Classroom Walkthrough in 5 Minutes

Step-by-step method for conducting meaningful observations quickly without sacrificing quality.

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Resources

Free Classroom Walkthrough Templates for Principals

Download 4 research-based observation forms including Danielson, Marzano, and quick walkthrough templates.

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Best Practices

5 Ways to Save Time on Teacher Evaluations

Learn how modern principals are cutting evaluation time by 40-50% while improving feedback quality and teacher satisfaction.

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Technology

Digital vs. Paper Evaluations: The Real Data

A comprehensive study comparing traditional paper-based evaluations with digital observation systems across 50 schools.

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Leadership

Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement

How effective principals use observation data to create school-wide professional development that actually works.

Principal James Wilson Jan 5, 2025
Case Study

How Lincoln Elementary Improved Teacher Retention

A real-world case study of how changing their evaluation process led to 95% teacher retention and higher job satisfaction.

Sarah Martinez Jan 3, 2025
Best Practices

The Art of Constructive Feedback

Transform your observation notes into meaningful feedback that teachers actually use to improve their practice.

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Technology

FERPA Compliance in Digital Evaluations

Everything administrators need to know about keeping teacher evaluation data secure and compliant with federal regulations.

Legal Team Dec 28, 2024
Leadership

Supporting New Teachers Through Observations

How to structure evaluations that help first-year teachers grow instead of adding to their stress and overwhelm.

Maria Rodriguez Dec 25, 2024
Best Practices

Creating an Effective Observation Schedule

Strategic planning for classroom observations that maximizes impact while respecting teachers' time and energy.

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Analysis

Using Data-Driven Evaluation Analytics

How schools can use evaluation analytics to identify trends and improve student outcomes across all departments.

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