PinnedTom ButlerThe Cult Of The Scientific Method In EducationOn July 2nd, 1881, Charles Guiteau, a man who was upset he did not get a political favor from the President of The United States, attempted…Jan 10, 2023Jan 10, 2023
Tom Butler“Responsibility” In SchoolsI noticed that being in classrooms opened opportunities for me to talk with teachers about their practice, their thoughts on education, and…1d ago1d ago
Tom ButlerThe Secret Ingredient For School Leadership: Embracing Self-ReflectionIThere is something important that we forget about stress: we can overcome it. Regardless of the level of stress, we can counteract the…6d ago6d ago
Tom ButlerAsking Uncomfortable Questions In EducationWho controls the power of ideas in public education? Where do the ideas we discuss in education come from? What benefits do these…Oct 29Oct 29
Tom ButlerWhere Do You Draw The Line?To break free from this decision-making loop, I invite you to embark on a challenge that could transform your leadership style. Before…Oct 24Oct 24
Tom ButlerRevolutionizing Organizational ChangeInstead, I want to merge the suggestions from the blog with a new perspective.Oct 22Oct 22
Tom ButlerMicro & Macro Thinking For School LeadersLike many people, I struggle with balancing short-term, micro thinking and long-term, macro thinking. Micro-thinking focuses on the “here…Oct 18Oct 18
Tom ButlerWhat We Get Wrong About “Change” In SchoolsThe perception is that all of the ink spilled, talks given, and policies made have made little impact on schools.Oct 16Oct 16
Tom Butler6 Essential Items Of A Grand Strategy For Your SchoolHave you seen something like this happen (or has this happened to you)?Oct 14Oct 14
Tom ButlerinThe Learner-Centered LeaderEmbrace Being A NoviceHere is something that I have noticed throughout my time as an educator. As educators transition from one job to the next, we often find…Oct 3, 2023Oct 3, 2023