Shout out to @NDE_GOV staff for joining @ESU7_NE superintendents & staff - Derek Ippensen on AQuESTT and Jamie Cook, Olivia Alberts and Allyson DenBeste on teaching & learning, literacy, and NebraskaREADS. Thank you for the great discussions! @NCSAToday @NDE_Reads

A reminder from Atomic Habits: New goals don't deliver new results. New lifestyles do. And a lifestyle is a process, not an outcome. For this reason, all of your energy should go into building better habits, not chasing better results.

#TheChampionsMind 🏆 #reset

Some of the best advice I’ve ever received: “Don’t take criticism from people you wouldn’t go to for advice.” @jayshetty Let that sink in. Not every opinion deserves a seat at your table. Not every loud voice carries wisdom. And not every critique is meant to make you better.

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In the entire country, 9 states have 100% of their juniors take the ACT®. Of those 9 states, Nebraska ranks #1. We appreciate hard work, and so we want to acknowledge the work of students and, even more so, the hard work of teachers and schools. Thank you, and congratulations!

Norfolk's Ben Ries drives against Columbus, 1996.

This #ConstitutionDay, take a moment to read "America’s Strategic Plan: Mission, Vision, and Values Statements Based on America’s Founding Document" https://t.co/nyj2NDNMT4 #BeingMissionDriven

For 20 years, Bill Belichick pulled off the NFL's biggest cover-up. He claimed he found Tom Brady by "trusting his gut." But uncovered documents tell a different story. Here's the truth about how the Patriots' dynasty was really built:

New Cowboys OC, Klayton Adams: “We’re trying to figure out what we do good and how we make that look multiple. How do we make that look different?” That is a solid coaching mindset. I like it.

"But how'd you reduce suspensions?" We taught kids how to read. "But how'd you improve attendance?" We taught kids how to read "But how'd you reduce teacher turnover?" We taught kids how to read Etc, etc... sometimes answers really are simple (just not easy)

“Leaders have to absorb as much information as possible, from as many sources as possible, and make decisions based on instinct, intelligence, heart, and guts.” - MG Joseph P. Franklin, Building Leaders the WP Way #bmdbookclub #beingmissiondriven

“Leaders… are caretakers, responsible for the mission and all that happens to their subordinates. Then, ultimately, they must pass that responsibility on to the next caretakers.” - MG Joseph P. Franklin, Building Leaders the WP Way #bmdbookclub #beingmissiondriven

“Vision is an awareness of what must be done, as opposed to possessing some particular skill or intellect or clairvoyance that others do not possess.” - MG Joseph P. Franklin, Building Leaders the WP Way #bmdbookclub #beingmissiondriven

“Aspiring to the highest rank possible is not all that’s important. You should also aspire to be the best you can be at the rank you’re already in.” - MG Joseph P. Franklin, Building Leaders the WP Way #bmdbookclub #beingmissiondriven

“Group compassion is sensible and utterly human (and humane); group punishment is illogical and self-defeating.” - MG Joseph P. Franklin, Building Leaders the WP Way #bmdbookclub #beingmissiondriven

“Among the prerequisites for a good leader is a thickening of the skin…. A leader must find a way to develop that toughness without sacrificing heart and soul.” - MG Joseph P. Franklin, Building Leaders the WP Way #bmdbookclub #beingmissiondriven

“No two situations are ever the same, so adapt to the one you find yourself in and move out.” - MG Joseph P. Franklin, Building Leaders the WP Way #bmdbookclub #beingmissiondriven

“Adaptability is a principle any aspiring leader should eagerly embrace, for leadership, by definition, involves guiding people across an ever-changing landscape.” - MG Joseph P. Franklin, Building Leaders the WP Way #bmdbookclub #beingmissiondriven

“Everything changes. Either you can be dragged kicking and screaming into the new world… or you can adapt and lead the way.” - MG Joseph P. Franklin, Building Leaders the WP Way #bmdbookclub #beingmissiondriven