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Kurtis and Lorna share leaders' conundrum of investing time and effort into initiating change just to realize that when they leave the system or school all their efforts fade with time and new leadership. How do we ensure sustainability in systems beyond…

Discover how Lisa Riegel’s neuroscience-informed NeuroWell Framework helps school leaders build collaborative cultures grounded in trust, psychological safety, and shared ownership to move teams from compliance to true commitment.

Discover why celebrations are a powerful and essential part of every team meeting, as Kurtis and Lorna share practical strategies organizations use to intentionally build celebration into their team culture.

Explore how coaching systems can transform school culture as veteran educator Linda Rhyne shares practical strategies for fostering collaboration, supporting teacher growth, and improving student outcomes.

Kurtis speaks with Kendra Adams, principal of Griffin Park School in Brooks, Alberta, about how school leaders can use Collaborative Response to build alignment, shared responsibility, and sustainable collaboration that connects vision, daily practice, and…

Kurtis and Lorna discuss the importance of ongoing modelling by the leader to move Collaborative Response efforts forward in the school, focusing on developing leadership capacity across the organization.

Lorna and Kurtis talk with Tom Kaster, founder of The Datafied Classroom, about using data dashboards, MTSS, and Early Warning Indicators to build trust, strengthen collaboration, and drive collective efficacy through a Collaborative Response approach.

Kurtis connects with Josh Stamper, Director of Innovation at Teach Better Team, who shares actionable strategies for building trust, psychological safety, and school-wide innovation through Relationship Walks, teacher-led initiatives, and a “YES Principal”…

Kurtis and Lorna share why the facilitator is a critical role in the collaborative team meeting and discuss some tips and reminders when engaging as the facilitator in these critical meetings that are at the heart of a school's Collaborative Response.