Development

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Shock Value: The Cost of Doing Nothing

Recent empirical data underscores a chilling reality: failing to address toxicity and poor leadership costs organizations dearly. A 2023 report…

6 min read

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Development, Education

Discipline vs. Punishment: A Neuroscience-Backed Guide for Educators and Parents

In today’s educational and parenting landscapes, understanding the distinction between discipline and punishment is crucial. While both aim to correct…

4 min read

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Development, Education, Tribal Schools

When Bureaucracy Costs Students: How Administrative Overhead is Undermining Native Education

Across the country, urgent conversations are taking place about the future of education in Indian Country. At the center of…

5 min read

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Coaching, Development, Leadership

The Should/Could Paradox in Leadership: Navigating Ethical and Practical Dilemmas

In leadership, the distinction between what one could do and what one should do is often blurred. Leaders frequently face…

5 min read

A group of six students stands with a teacher in front of a chalkboard in a classroom. The teacher, arms crossed and smiling, leads the way in maintaining high standards for learning.

Coaching, Development, Education, Leadership

The Illusion of Excellence: Why High Expectations Without High Standards Are Failing Our Schools

Every team wants to win a championship, and every school wants its students to succeed. Yet year after year, most…

5 min read

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Development, Education, Influencer, Leadership

The Urgent Need for Educational Reform: Addressing the Decline in Traditional Public School Enrollment

Traditional public schools in the United States face a significant challenge: declining enrollment. This trend is not just a statistic;…

3 min read

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Development, Education, Leadership

The Urgent Need for Educational Reform: Addressing the Decline in Traditional Public School Enrollment

Traditional public schools in the United States face a significant challenge: declining enrollment. This trend is not just a statistic;…

3 min read

Two people sit at a conference table, engaged in a governance discussion. One is wearing a suit, the other a maroon top. Both listen attentively, with papers and a glass pitcher on the table.

Development, Education, Leadership

The System Is Broken: It’s Time to Rip Out Toxic Governance and Rebuild Education

For more than half a century, local school boards—frequently controlled by untrained, politically motivated individuals—have inflicted mission-critical damage on public…

6 min read

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Development, Tribal School Accreditation, Tribal Schools

Understanding the FY 2026 Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) Appropriations Request

The upcoming Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations process presents significant considerations for the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) and the schools…

3 min read