3-2-1: On the power of boredom, why being right is not enough, and how to develop confidence
Ideas From Me
I.
“Boredom is a filter. Common ideas come before it. Uncommon ideas come after it. Sit with a project long enough to get bored with it, then sit a little more. The most useful insights bubble up after you get bored.”
II.
“People often care about belonging more than they care about accuracy. We don’t always believe things because they are factually correct. In many cases, we cling to beliefs that make us look good to the people we care about.”
Harnessing the Fresh Start Effect
We’ve all felt it—that surge of motivation on the first day in a new job, the determination we feel on New Year’s Day, or the energy accompanying a new school year or back to work.
There’s something psychologically powerful about new beginnings that makes us believe we can stick to our goals and make progress. This isn’t just wishful thinking; it’s a well-documented phenomenon called the “fresh start effect.” But the beauty of understanding this phenomenon is that you don’t need to wait for January 1st to harness its power and set yourself up for success.
Confusion as Kids Head Back to School and RFK Jr. Calls the Shots on Vaccines
Kids are heading back to school this fall as the country experiences some of the lowest childhood vaccine rates and highest levels of public health uncertainty in known memory. Amid […]
ACLU warns districts not to display Ten Commandments amid legal battles
Ten Commandments laws are sweeping many of the same states that also passed “Don’t Say Gay,” parental choice and “anti-critical race theory” laws in recent years.
However, this particular wave of legislation has elicited ire from judges as lawsuits in all three states make their way through the court system.
The laws are “part of a coordinated strategy among several states to inject Christian religious doctrine into public-school classrooms,” said one Arkansas judge in August when blocking that state’s version in four school districts.
Stop Solving the Wrong Problem
olving the wrong problem is dangerous. The real challenge is sneaking up behind you.
Helping in the wrong way wastes time and resources. Worse yet, helping in the wrong way often blows up in your face.
Help is essential to exponential success. Offer it thoughtfully.
“The people who become superstars are simply those who receive the most help.” Anonymous
3 ways this superintendent makes his district stand out
Superintendent Matt Vance wants Shelbyville Central Schools to stand out. Like most superintendents across the country, he’s driving his Indiana district forward despite funding constraints caused by declining enrollment.
To meet today’s challenges, Vance and his team have focused new initiatives on three areas: mental health, staff support and curriculum alignment.
“Funding is a huge concern, so we look at what we can do for our students. What can we do for our staff?” Vance tells District Administration. “At the same time, we’re living within our financial means and doing the absolute best we can. It is a bit of a balancing act.”