Development

A man stands and speaks to a seated group in a bright office. Behind him, a whiteboard with text is visible, along with large windows and desks equipped with computers and plants.

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Artificial Intelligence, Development

Rage-Baiting: Why Outrage Wins Online—and What It’s Costing Us

Scroll through your feed today and you’ll see it: a headline designed to make your blood boil, a video clip…

5 min read

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Development, Education

Are We Preparing Students for Our Past—or Their Future?

How generational ignorance is shrinking opportunity—and what schools can prove (not just try) in 90 days Walk into almost any…

8 min read

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Coaching, Development, Leadership

How to Successfully and Effectively Submit an ADD FOCUS Grant Application: A Comprehensive Guide

Securing an ADD FOCUS Grant can significantly enhance a school's capacity to implement transformative educational initiatives. This guide provides a…

2 min read

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Artificial Intelligence, Development, Leadership

Beyond Blame: Fixing Systems, Not People

In their insightful work, “Beyond Blame,” Dr. Christopher Bonn and Dr. Mary Kline offer a compelling perspective: organizational dysfunction stems…

2 min read

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Development, Education

The Overconfidence Epidemic

A recent National Center for Education Statistics (NCES, 2023) analysis studied over 12,000 high school seniors across the country. Results…

6 min read

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Development, Education, Tribal School Accreditation, Tribal Schools

Building a Powerful BIE One Plan: A Practical Guide for Tribally Controlled and BIE-Operated Schools

The deadline for completing the 2025–2026 BIE One Plan is fast approaching: June 30, 2025. Yet for many Tribally Controlled…

4 min read

A yellow BIE school bus with a flat front tire is parked on the side of a rural road near trees under a blue sky.

Development, Education

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

A boy sits at a table, holding a pen and looking intently at an open book, appearing focused while working on his homework.

Development, Education

The Paradox of Homework

High-achieving students frequently excel in class without additional practice. Yet, they often spend hours completing assignments that barely stretch their…

7 min read

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Development, Leadership

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