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Student resiliency and wellness initiatives can help schools address a broad array of needs, including how they connect with their peers, overcome challenges, and make responsible decisions. These initiatives not only contribute to the creation of healthy learning environments but also play a... Continue Reading

Have you ever felt like you don’t belong in a room full of successful people, despite your qualifications? You think to yourself, “it’s just a matter of time before they find out I’m a fraud!” Believe it or not, there’s a name for this. It’s called,... Continue Reading

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the welfare of educators stands as a cornerstone for sustainable growth and student success. However, recent research has shed light on a concerning reality: educators are grappling with alarming levels of burnout, stress, and exhaustion. This... Continue Reading

Hannah Gomillion Named Florida NAESP Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year Representing the state of Florida, the Walton County Public Schools Assistant Principal will be honored during Assistant Principal's Week [Santa Rosa Beach, FL—February 1, 2024] The Florida... Continue Reading

Lucretia Waskow Named Florida NASSP Assistant Principal of the Year Representing the state of Florida, the Okaloosa County Public Schools Assistant Principal will be honored at the National Principals Conference [Niceville, FL—February 1, 2024] The Florida Association of School... Continue Reading

By: Carla L. Sparks, Ed.D., Faculty Lead and Program Director of Educational Leadership Programs at National Louis University’s Florida Regional Center In my current leadership role, I have spent countless hours during the last two years on the phone and on zoom talking with teacher... Continue Reading

The Florida House of Representatives is currently moving a bill that will make several major changes to the Florida Retirement System if passed. Continue Reading

Teacher Recruitment and Retention: From Principal Practice to Teacher Perceptions By: Cynthia L. Johnson As the number of teachers that leave a school increases, the struggle to recruit highly-qualified teachers also increases. At the same time, the quality of the teacher workforce... Continue Reading

By: Star Swain, Elementary School Principal, FAMU Developmental Research School As a leader, visibility to those that you lead is one key ingredient to culture building and organizational morale. There is a sense of trust and accountability that is built when employees, colleagues, or team... Continue Reading

By: Ashlynn Ramirez A Letter to Those Considering Becoming an Administrator Dear future administrator, current instructional coach or teacher that is looking to expand your experiences and potentially make a bigger impact, Being an administrator can be summed up as a constant bounce back from... Continue Reading

Have you ever wanted to improve yourself but were limited to what your body could handle on its own? Biomechatronics combines biology, mechanical engineering, and electronics to research and design therapeutic, assistive, and diagnostic devices that can potentially be used to compensate and... Continue Reading

I had a medical procedure recently and was told I had to stay home, rest, and not do anything. It is rare for me to be in that state since I'm always on the go, but I tried to embrace it. While on the couch, I thought I would watch one or two of the Shaquille O’Neal documentaries on HBO.... Continue Reading