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Are you an educational leader wanting to foster an environment of collaboration and innovation, develop and implement effective strategies to ensure student achievement, and promote opportunity and access? Then I have the guidance just for you!
I’m Dr. Kim Moore, host of the Educational Leadership Moment. As a classroom teacher, school administrator, and central office staff member, I know what it’s like to be overwhelmed because your plate is too full...
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How many school improvement plans sit untouched on shelves, full of great ideas but no action? Let’s change that narrative. Today, we’ll explore how shifting from compliance to continuous improvement can transform plans into real, lasting progress. #EducationalLeader, Kim “When students are led well, they learn well.” Website: http://kimdmoore.com Book: http://leadershipchairbook.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kimdmoore YouTube: https://youtube.com/@EducationalLeader The views sha...
Great ideas shouldn’t stay hidden. Too often, innovation thrives in one classroom while others face the same challenges, unaware. Today, we’ll explore how leaders create systems that foster collaboration, learning, and improvement as a shared districtwide culture. #EducationalLeader, Kim “When students are led well, they learn well.” Website: http://kimdmoore.com Book: http://leadershipchairbook.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kimdmoore YouTube: https://youtube.com/@EducationalLeade...
A strong vision means little without alignment. Many districts have great plans, yet struggle to turn them into consistent action. Today, we’ll explore how systems thinking and alignment frameworks transform vision into results across every level of leadership. #EducationalLeader, Kim “When students are led well, they learn well.” Website: http://kimdmoore.com Book: http://leadershipchairbook.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kimdmoore YouTube: https://youtube.com/@EducationalLeader ...
Success grows when we remove barriers and proactively open doors. Students thrive when opportunity seeks them, not the other way around. Today, we explore practical steps that help more students feel seen, supported, and ready to rise to their full potential. #EducationalLeader Kim “When students are led well, they learn well.” Website: http://kimdmoore.com Book: http://leadershipchairbook.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kimdmoore YouTube: https://youtube.com/@EducationalLeader The...
Strong family partnerships don’t happen through flyers or events. They grow when we listen with humility and invite families to shape school culture rather than receive information. In this episode, we explore how shifting from compliance to true collaboration transforms engagement, especially with underrepresented families. When we share power, trust follows. #EducationalLeader, Kim “When students are led well, they learn well.” Website: http://kimdmoore.com Book: http://lead...
Thriving schools don’t happen by chance; they’re built through intentional systems that attract, grow, and keep great educators. In this episode, we’ll explore how proactive leadership transforms retention, development, and culture, creating schools where teachers thrive and students soar. #EducationalLeader, Kim “When students are led well, they learn well.” Website: http://kimdmoore.com Book: http://leadershipchairbook.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kimdmoore YouTube: https://you...
Strong schools don’t just invest in technology or curriculum; they invest in people. Great teaching thrives when educators receive meaningful coaching. In this episode, we’ll explore how effective mentoring builds confidence, strengthens instruction, and transforms school culture for lasting success. #EducationalLeader, Kim “When students are led well, they learn well.” Website: http://kimdmoore.com Book: http://leadershipchairbook.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kimdmoore YouTube: ...
Many districts limit leadership growth to titles, missing the untapped potential in teachers, staff, and even students. True transformation begins when leadership is viewed as a practice, not a position, enabling empowering influence at every level of the system. #EducationalLeader, Kim “When students are led well, they learn well.” Website: http://kimdmoore.com Book: http://leadershipchairbook.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kimdmoore YouTube: https://youtube.com/@EducationalLeader...
Some schools face constant turnover, while others thrive with strong, stable teams. The difference? Leadership that invests in people with purpose. In this episode, we’ll explore how intentional hiring, growth, and retention practices transform schools into communities where educators want to stay. #EducationalLeader, Kim “When students are led well, they learn well.” Website: http://kimdmoore.com Book: http://leadershipchairbook.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kimdmoore YouTube: ht...
Many districts struggle with turnover, but thriving schools know the secret; it’s intentional leadership that invests in people first. In this episode, we’ll explore how strong staff development and retention build culture, elevate teaching, and create lasting student success. #EducationalLeader, Kim “When students are led well, they learn well.” Website: http://kimdmoore.com Book: http://leadershipchairbook.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kimdmoore YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Edu...
Closing achievement gaps isn’t about piling on more initiatives; it’s about building a connected system where alignment, instruction, and data work together. When leaders move from compliance to commitment, strengths are amplified, trust grows, and schools transform into places of access and opportunity for all. #EducationalLeader, Kim “When students are led well, they learn well.” Website: http://kimdmoore.com Book: http://leadershipchairbook.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kimdmoo...
Data is powerful, but it can’t be about binders or dashboards that collect dust. Used well, it illuminates learning and supports teachers, not punishes them. In this episode, we’ll unpack how leaders can shift from compliance to commitment, building a data culture that fosters growth, trust, and better outcomes. #EducationalLeader, Kim “When students are led well, they learn well.” Website: http://kimdmoore.com Book: http://leadershipchairbook.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kimdmoo...
Strong curriculum alignment is the foundation of student success. When standards, teaching, and assessments connect, learning grows—but missteps can create gaps and frustration. In this episode, we’ll explore how leaders can move from compliance to continuous improvement, building systems that ensure coherence and equity for every learner. #EducationalLeader, Kim “When students are led well, they learn well.” Website: http://kimdmoore.com Book: http://leadershipchairbook.com LinkedIn: htt...
Strong Tier 1 instruction sets the stage for equity and achievement. Yet too often, schools fall into initiative overload or quick fixes that don’t last. Real progress comes from clarity, collaboration, and coaching. With the right mindset and methods, leaders can strengthen instruction for every student. #EducationalLeader, Kim “When students are led well, they learn well.” Website: http://kimdmoore.com Book: http://leadershipchairbook.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kimdmoore YouT...
Instructional leadership often fails to improve student outcomes when it’s applied without context and intended follow-through. Many initiatives result in surface-level changes and initiative fatigue rather than lasting impact. Deepening instructional leadership requires a shift from top-down mandates to influencing environments where teachers thrive. It entails supporting shared leadership, quality teaching, and aligned systems that reinforce meaningful learning. #EducationalLeader, Kim “...
Time is our most valuable resource, and learning how to lead while managing it well is key. After launching my book, I found new ways to share leadership principles that support growth, confidence, and impact at every level. In this episode, we’ll walk through 12 essential leadership lessons, timeless strategies for prioritizing, influencing, and growing with purpose. Whether you're just starting out or leveling up, there’s something here to strengthen your leadership journey. #EducationalLe...
The 7 C’s; Character, Candor, Commitment, Consistency, Courage, Confidence, Connection, are powerful guideposts for any leader’s journey. Today, we unpack how these principles shape growth and impact in schools and beyond. These 7 C’s aren’t just buzzwords, they’re practical tools. We’ll explore real ways leaders can embed integrity, clarity, courage, and connection into daily routines to build trust, inspire teams, and lead with purpose. #EduationalLeader, Kim “When students are led well,...
In this episode, we focus on lifelong success for every graduate. No matter their path; college, military, or career, our goal is to prepare them well for life’s challenges ahead. We’ll explore the shared skills and mindsets that power achievement across paths. From resilience to adaptability, let’s discuss how schools, families, and communities can unite to equip students for enduring success. #EducationalLeader, Kim “When students are led well, they learn well.” Website: ht...
Welcome to the Educational Leadership Moment! Today, we’re focusing on life skills, those essential tools that help students succeed no matter their path after graduation: college, military, or the workforce. From goal setting to emotional intelligence, we’ll explore how schools, families, and communities can work together to prepare well-rounded students ready to lead, serve, and thrive in every arena of life. #EducationalLeader, Kim “When students are led well, they learn well.” Website...
Today, we’re discussing the importance of preparing students for college, not just academically, but also socially, emotionally, and financially, with support from the entire community. College readiness takes more than good grades. From critical thinking to time management and cultural awareness, let’s explore how families, schools, and communities can work together to set students up for success. #EducationalLeader, Kim “When students are led well, they learn well.” Website: http://kimd...
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