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Creating the Desired Future SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
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Articulating Your Philosophy of Leadership and Education

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Articulating your internal compass...
...what is your "true north?"

If you don't stand for something,
you'll fall for anything.

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Questions for Philosophy


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PDF Resource, click to view/download.
Microsoft Word Resource, click to view/download.
Use questions to help generate thoughts for your philosophy statement
  • What is education supposed to do for a child?
  • What is the role of the teacher, parent, and community in educating a child?
  • Why should children go to school?
  • What should a school district collectively care about?
  • How should children be treated in school?
  • What is important about how adults work together in a school?
  • What are the qualities of a good principal?
  • What are the qualities of a good superintendent?
  • What is learning?
  • What is good teaching?
My Philosophy

Use the template "Philosophy of Leadership" to record your philosophy.

Hint: print the template on quality paper, keep it in a safe place, pick four dates over the next year and write on your calendar, "review my philosophy statement."



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