PMP289: Supporting School Communities District-Wide with Jen Schwanke

In Jen Schwanke’s new role as an Deputy Superintendent and in dissertation work, she has been learning a lot about supporting school communities district-wide. In this week’s episode, she explains some of the main responsibilities important to embrace in supporting educators: Why you cannot forget what it feels like to be a teacher or principal. Not just saying it, but meaning it.Some of the main challenges leaders face in serving from the district role versus the school siteLearning to say yes, and… Instead of yes, but…What research shows about the historic and systemic work of central office roles in their supports of schools and school leadersHow school law, and Supreme Court cases affect the way we do school Why we must communicate: you can make that decision for your children, but you cannot make it for other people’s childrenHow policy is guidance but not always rules As we wrapped up the interview, Jen also talked about supporting principals. Many principals feel a conflict with their central office admins. On the other hand, some appreciate the support and accountability. Jen explains how district leaders may be perceived as disconnected from the day-to-day grind and how they must navigate this complicated pathway to supporting principals and their schools. Listen-in the entire conversation. Stay connected with Jen via her website: jenschwanke.com. The post PMP289: Supporting School Communities District-Wide with Jen Schwanke appeared first on Principal Matters.