National Publications

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We've been published in the magazines and journals of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, the National Association of Elementary Principals, Kappan,  the American Association for Employment in Education, and more. We're also regular contributors to Edutopia, with 12 articles and counting posted.  

"Ideas under discussion may be controversial, but they're impersonal and less provocative for a group to examine and debate than the motives and actions of specific people or groups." Kappan Dec 2023-Jan 2024

"One study found administrators spend 20--40 percent of their time dealing with dissent, careening from one conflict to the next."  Educational Leadership Oct 2023

"Dispute doesn't need to be disastrous is prospective and practicing school leaders learn to embed constructive conflict resolution practices in their school culture." Kappan Dec 2023-Jan 2024

"Conflict agility - a necessary skill for leaders - is defined as the ability to address conflict in a forthright, respectful, and productive manner." Educational Leadership Oct 2023

"Design thinking establishes an expectation that effective solutions result from thorough study, widespread participation, and a commitment to the long haul."  Educational Leadership Oct 2023

"A thorough understanding of an issue from multiple perspectives is a fruitful starting point" Principal Jan-Feb 2024

"Dissension does not simply vanish if it is ignored or driven underground." Educational Leadership April 2021

"Repetition can build conflict-agility skills over time, just as workouts in the gym can increase muscle strength."  Educational Leadership April 2021