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Cindy Copich
Jan 23 min read
Students First or Teacher Centered?
While students are indeed at the heart of education, prioritizing teachers is a more effective strategy for school-wide success.
Cindy Copich
Dec 3, 20246 min read
Resolution to Revolution 2025
Resolution to Revolution: Turning Goals Into Lasting Habits As the new year approaches, many of us begin to set resolutions—aspirations...
Cindy Copich
Nov 13, 20244 min read
Dismantling the US Dept. of Education
In recent years, the role of the U.S. Department of Education has been subject to ongoing debate, with some voices calling for its...
Cindy Copich
Oct 1, 20244 min read
Equity in Action: Retaining Principals of Color is Key to Reducing Disciplinary Bias
How do we reduce the disproportionately high suspension rates for students of color?
Cindy Copich
Sep 13, 20243 min read
What’s Behind Indiana’s Budget Challenge: The Hidden Costs of Voucher Programs
Voucher programs are failing our education system. and depleting state budgets, often doing more harm than good.
Cindy Copich
Aug 5, 20242 min read
The Ten Commandments in Louisiana Schools
The debate over the inclusion of the Ten Commandments in #Louisianapublicschools has recently been reignited by Governor John Bel...
Cindy Copich
Jul 12, 20242 min read
The Bible Curriculum Movement
The call for religion in public schools is not a new phenomenon. Recently, GOP leaders have renewed their push for religious instruction...
Cindy Copich
Jun 18, 20241 min read
Teachers Deserve a Strong Voice in Public Education
A wide majority of adults (66%) believe that teachers should have substantial influence over what is taught in #publicschools. This...
Cindy Copich
May 9, 20241 min read
Public Support for Raising Teacher Salaries?
The support for teachers is evident in the 55th Annual PDK Poll, where 67% of respondents are in favor of increasing local...
Cindy Copich
Apr 15, 20243 min read
Everyone is an Expert in Education
Why is everyone an expert in education?
Cindy Copich
Mar 2, 20244 min read
I Won't Work for Pizza: The Reality of Teacher Overtime
Every #teacher knows they work far more than 40 hours a week. This reality is evident from the cars parked at the school after hours and...
Cindy Copich
Feb 7, 20242 min read
Don't Sign: What teachers need to know about "intent to return" requests
Attention teachers! This is the time every year where most districts ask you to indicate and sign your "intent to return" the following...
Cindy Copich
Jan 11, 20242 min read
Office Politics and Its Impact on Retention: Is it ALL Bad?
Let's face it- workplace politics is a part of every organization. As defined, workplace politics is the use of influence and social...
Cindy Copich
Jul 11, 20232 min read
Teacher Surveys Aren't The Answer: School Districts Need to Do More
👨🏫 Teacher Retention Interview Finding: I recently asked a veteran teacher why they were leaving their teaching position as a kdg....
Cindy Copich
Feb 13, 20232 min read
The Epidemic of Loneliness and the Hope for Change
Since finishing the Yale Science of Wellbeing course in December 2022, I have been reading several follow-up books that align with the...
Cindy Copich
Dec 17, 20224 min read
The Power of A "Master Mind" Team
It occurred to me recently just how powerful the intentional “having coffee” and “happy hour hang-out” meetings have been to my...
Cindy Copich
Nov 18, 20223 min read
A Coach or A Boss?
A growing body of research indicates that employees no longer want a “boss” they want a “coach” (Gallup, 2019). This is especially...
Cindy Copich
Oct 15, 20222 min read
Time for a change
You usually recognize when the time has come to leave your job but what you DO next is essential. We have all heard about the "Great...
Cindy Copich
Sep 24, 20224 min read
8 secrets of happiness
Full disclosure, they aren't secrets! They are habits that take time and effort, but secrets sound more exciting and less work. Read...
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