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Who has the principal’s back when everyone owns the work—but no one owns the support? zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_… What does it take for a district to truly have the principal’s back? Join Leaders Developing Leaders for a practical conversation with Shaylia “Shay” McRae and Dr. Richard “Rick” Grayes of Hillsborough County Public Schools as they share how central office departments are coming together to strengthen coherence, clarify roles, align support, and better serve principals and schools: One Team. One Message. One Way of Work! @MCELLeaders @stevenmgering @DFennoy @erichollinhead – at Riverview, FL
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Great leaders don’t just appear. They are forged. Forged through resilience and strength. Through challenges and triumphs. Through joy and pain. Through moments that test who they are—and moments that remind them why they lead. And through it all, there is promise. The promise that our experiences can shape us without defining our limits. The promise that we can emerge stronger, wiser, more courageous, and more committed to the people we have the privilege to serve. That is The Resilient Leader. This December, hundreds of leaders from across the country will come together in Orlando for the MCEL National Convening 2026—not simply to talk about leadership, but to learn from one another, challenge one another, reconnect, and strengthen the relationships that sustain us through this work. Because resilience isn’t built alone. Will you be in the room? December 11–13, 2026 | Orlando, Florida The Resilient Leader Be in the room where leadership moves forward! @MCELLeaders mcelleaders.org
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When ICE enforcement reaches the schoolhouse, leadership gets real. At the 2026 MCEL National Convening, hear firsthand from Minnesota school leaders who navigated fear, uncertainty, and crisis while keeping their communities together. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Be in the room. mcelleaders.org @MCELLeaders @stevenmgering – at Riverview, FL
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This is going to be a good one! – at Riverview, FL
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Harrison Peters retweeted
The Principal Supervisor Lab is a lab experience designed to strengthen the leaders who support, coach, and sustain principals. Through three distinct pathways—Aspiring, New, and Experienced Principal Supervisors—the Lab helps participants build the leadership skills, coaching practices, and role clarity needed to develop principals and strengthen the conditions around their leadership. share.google/7yx4HtlxqLQNMml… – at Riverview, FL
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Harrison Peters retweeted
Schools cannot thrive without excellent leaders at the helm. Moderator Jean Desravines (@WallaceFdn) is diving into principal preparation and support with experts Harrison Peters (@HarrisonPeters) and Dr. Penny Schwinn (@SchwinnTeach). Being that teachers are central to instructional success, how can state policy more effectively support the school leaders who guide them? #HKFellows
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Such an important conversation. – at Riverview, FL
Schools cannot thrive without excellent leaders at the helm. Moderator Jean Desravines (@WallaceFdn) is diving into principal preparation and support with experts Harrison Peters (@HarrisonPeters) and Dr. Penny Schwinn (@SchwinnTeach). Being that teachers are central to instructional success, how can state policy more effectively support the school leaders who guide them? #HKFellows
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The Principal Supervisor Lab is a lab experience designed to strengthen the leaders who support, coach, and sustain principals. Through three distinct pathways—Aspiring, New, and Experienced Principal Supervisors—the Lab helps participants build the leadership skills, coaching practices, and role clarity needed to develop principals and strengthen the conditions around their leadership. share.google/7yx4HtlxqLQNMml… – at Riverview, FL
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ALERT!!! We are excited to introduce the Principal Supervisor Lab officially. This new professional learning experience was created for the leaders who support, coach, supervise, and develop principals. The Lab is built around a simple belief: Principals matter more than we think — and the leaders who support them need intentional investment too. Three pathways. One purpose. To strengthen the leaders responsible for having the principal’s back. Learn more: mcelleaders.org/principal-su…
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Congratulations, Cohort 3!!!
Promotion Alert‼️ Congratulations to Dr. Travis Brandy, Sr. on his promotion to Director, Educational Transformation Office at Los Angeles Unified School District. Your leadership, dedication to students, and investment in others continue to inspire. Well deserved, my brother!
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Harrison Peters retweeted
What does it really take to support principals? @MCELLeaders highlights several shifts districts can make to better support school leaders: bit.ly/4f4SwZC
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Harrison Peters retweeted
Real support for school leaders requires systemwide alignment across central office teams. Read more from @MCELLeaders’ @HarrisonPeters, @stevenmgering bit.ly/4f4SwZC
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“Central Office needs to operate with a mindset that principals can and do lead their schools to improve student achievement. They are not merely school managers. They are school leaders.” Read more from @MCELLeaders co-founders. bit.ly/4f4SwZC
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Amazing morning with 200+ @dcpublicschools Assistant Principals @MCELLeaders – at District of Columbia, USA
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‼️ COHORT 4 Alert‼️ Congratulations to the cohort 4 fellows of MCEL's National Leadership Institute! We are excited to introduce this impressive group of leaders, who come from diverse backgrounds and systems. They share a passion for improving education for all students, and a desire to learn and grow as leaders. As fellows of the National Leadership Institute, they will have access to a rigorous and transformative leadership development program, led by experienced national leaders and mentors. They will also have the opportunity to network with other education leaders and engage in collaborative projects that address pressing issues in education. We look forward to seeing these fellows' impact in their communities and beyond. Congratulations again, and best of luck in your leadership journey! #MCEL #Leadership #NationalLeadershipInstitute Harrison Peters Steve Gering
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Powerful piece of learning. Definitely worth digging into.
What does it take to develop school leaders committed to equity? From pre-service preparation to on-the-job support, a new @call_ecl report shares lessons from 8 districts building systems that develop effective leaders responsive to their communities. bit.ly/3LVE5Lu
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#WhoHasThePrincipalsBack Clarity. Coherence. Connection. That’s Leaders Developing Leaders. Join leaders nationwide in Baltimore for learning grounded in practice, reflection & collaboration. 📅 June 29–July 1, 2026 📍 Baltimore, MD 👉 mcelleaders.org/leaders-deve… #Leadership
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