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Here are three top tips to ensure your grant management process is as smooth as a well-oiled cafeteria line.

You will be provided a list of allowable items to help you allocate your Title I money in ways that directly benefit students who need it.

Here’s a detailed guide on how to navigate the implementation stage of a grant, complete with a timeline. 

Here are some strategies to engage all stakeholders in the grant process.

A well-designed space can significantly impact the effectiveness of your interactions with students.

Are you adopting new High Quality Curricular Materials? Are you struggling to determine how to revamp your curriculum maps to align to these

Outline of the best practices for grant closeout, ensuring adherence to state requirements and maximizing the impact of these vital resource

A school culture that focuses on helping everyone understand and take ownership of student learning is facilitated by the principal and IC.

Here are five impactful ways schools can celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month.

Many new grant administrators suffer from procrastination.  Check out the procrastination cycle below.

What have you done to prepare students, parents, and all other groups that might be involved?

Inclusivity in education is not just a buzzword; it's a fundamental commitment to providing every student with an equitable learning experience. Educational leaders play a pivotal role in cultivating inclusive learning environments that nurture diversity, empower all students, and foster a sense of belonging. In this blog, we will explore the importance of inclusivity in education and provide best practices for educational leaders to create truly inclusive learning environmen

February is the month of love, appreciation, and friendship. If you are a new grant administrator and find yourself feeling isolated, alone, or out of ideas- it is time to find some companions.  These companions should be people or groups who support your work or are possibly doing the same job as you, and could even be in a different school district or a private company.  

Too many times we assume students know or have experienced things that they have either forgotten or never been exposed to. Every year in the classroom, instead of going over the traditional classroom rules and policies I would do two things.

Securing federal grants is vital for school districts aiming to enhance the quality of their educational programs. However, the key to a successful grant application lies not only in the eloquence of the proposal but also in a thorough understanding of the specific needs and challenges faced by the district. In this blog, we will explore why it is imperative to determine these needs before delving into the intricacies of writing a federal grant for your school or district.

To be sure you spend that precious reading time well, we put together a list of the six best books for school principals in 2021.

Through the activities below we’ll learn how to reconnect to ourselves and how to guide organizations to do the same. Whether you are seeking connection to self or leading a team who could benefit from a unified purpose, please read on to learn how to identify our own values, how to collaboratively operationalize an organization’s values, and how these activities might empower us. As a special addition for my educators and parents out there, I’ve also included some tips for w

Principals play a pivotal role in supporting their teachers during this critical time, preventing burnout, and fostering a strong sense of teamwork. In this blog, we will explore several strategies principals can employ in December to connect with their teachers and create a sense of unity.

Educational Changes Educators are transitioning from the old 2020 Indiana Academic Standards to the new 2023 Indiana Academic Standards. At the secondary level, we are transitioning from the old online/paper-pencil PSAT and SAT Assessments to the new Digital PSAT and SAT Assessments. In grades 3 through 8, there is one more year of the current ILEARN Assessment then there will be two years transitioning to the new ILEARN Assessment which include “Checkpoint” (the new benchma

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving landscape of the world, leaders play a pivotal role in steering their organizations toward success. Beyond traditional metrics of profitability and growth, there is a growing awareness of the importance of organizational wellness. Just as individual well-being is crucial for personal success, a healthy organizational environment is vital for sustained prosperity. In this blog, we will explore the concept of organizational wellness and del