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The Power of the Open Door

How one leadership move can begin to shift culture before you say a word.

Michael Meechin

LeadershipLeadership

Aug 24, 2025

Why I Stepped Back Into the Arena

A new chapter, same mission - leading from the front, not the sidelines.

Michael Meechin

LeadershipLeadership

May 27, 2025

We Made It (Mostly): Wrapping Up, Recharging, and Rebuilding

If you’re reading this, congratulations—you made it. Kind of.

Michael Meechin

PodcastPodcast

May 27, 2025

School Improvement Planning With Purpose

The Principal School Podcast - Episode 40

Michael Meechin

Hiring & RetentionHiring & Retention

May 20, 2025

Hiring With Purpose: Building Culture Through Every Interview

This summer's most important decisions might be sitting across from you.

Michael Meechin

PodcastPodcast

May 13, 2025

The Principal's Calendar: How to Take Control of Your Time.

The Principal School Podcast - Episode 39

Michael Meechin

LeadershipLeadership

May 13, 2025

The School Improvement Plan No One Reads.

And if you’re not careful, you’ll walk into next year with a document that meets every requirement—but does nothing to actually move student learning.

Michael Meechin

Hiring & RetentionHiring & Retention

May 06, 2025

What Appreciation Looks Like (After the Balloons Deflate).

Teacher appreciation is not a one-week PR campaign.

Michael Meechin

LeadershipLeadership

Apr 29, 2025

The Cost of "It's Always Been This Way" Leadership.

But here’s the truth nobody says out loud:“It’s always been this way” is a leadership choice. And it’s a dangerous one.

Michael Meechin

Deeper LearningDeeper Learning

Apr 22, 2025

Why "Doing School" Still Isn't Enough.

Students are doing what we ask. They’re passing assignments. They’re meeting the standards we set. However, the bar was never high enough to begin with.

Michael Meechin

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