Michael Nelson 🦋
@michaeldnelson.bsky.social
Educator/Author/Thought Partner at the https://instructionalleadershipcollective.com/ with CEO Peter DeWitt Co-Host of Leaders Coaching Leaders Podcast 2019 Washington State Superintendent of the Year
Principals are under enormous stress. Here’s how they can protect their well-being. @pmdewitt.bsky.social @michaeldnelson.bsky.social
School Leaders Must Protect Their Own Well-Being. Here Are the 3 Areas to Watch (Opinion)
Principals are under enormous stress. Don’t downplay it.
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@pmdewitt.bsky.social and @michaeldnelson.bsky.social asked nearly 1,000 education leaders about their biggest problems. These major themes stood out.
11 Critical Issues Facing Educators in 2026 (Opinion)
We asked nearly 1,000 education leaders about their biggest problems. These major themes stood out.
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11 Critical Issues Facing Educators in 2026. A new article that I co-authored with @michaeldnelson.bsky.social Nelson for @edweek.org. www.edweek.org/leadership/o... #education #leadership
11 Critical Issues Facing Educators in 2026 (Opinion)
We asked nearly 1,000 education leaders about their biggest problems. These major themes stood out.
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@michaeldnelson.bsky.social and I were interviewed on the Teacher Takeaway podcast. It focused on: 1. Instructional Leadership Collectives - Cross-role, cross district and region groups focused on a common theme 2. Collective Leader Efficacy Click here! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
Season 5 | Episode 34 | Leading Collectively
Podcast Episode · Teacher Takeaway · 12/13/2025 · 56m
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Calling Yourself a Lead Learner Doesn't Make it So. A new @edweek.org article by @michaeldnelson.bsky.social and me. www.edweek.org/leadership/o...
Calling Yourself a 'Lead Learner' Doesn't Make It So (Opinion)
As an educator, knowing your job well can dull your desire to grow. How to change that.
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Read this!
Peter DeWitt 🦋@pmdewitt.bsky.social · 10mo agoFeeling isolated as a leader? @michaeldnelson.bsky.social & I have a new article w/ @edweek.org. How Education Leaders Can Build a Better Space for Collaborative Learning. It provides examples of our Instructional Leadership Collective process. www.edweek.org/leadership/o...
School improvement often falls flat, and initiatives are easily abandoned. @pmdewitt.bsky.social & @michaeldnelson.bsky.social explain how that can be changed.
How Education Leaders Can Build a Better Space for Collaborative Learning (Opinion)
School improvement often falls flat, and initiatives are easily abandoned. That can be changed.
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Instructional leadership collectives build cross-system networks for purposeful, impactful learning. @michaeldnelson.bsky.social @pmdewitt.bsky.social
Looking for a New Way to Approach Professional Learning? Try This (Opinion)
Instructional leadership collectives build cross-system networks for purposeful, impactful learning.
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First Days of School at Any Age Never Lose Their Power. A great new blog by @michaeldnelson.bsky.social www.edweek.org/leadership/o...
First Days of School at Any Age Never Lose Their Power (Opinion)
At 62, I started graduate school the same day my grandson began kindergarten, proof that curiosity and growth never retire.
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There are 10 major patterns to the problems in their schools. @pmdewitt.bsky.social and @michaeldnelson.bsky.social share.
We Asked 100 Leaders for Their Top Challenges. Here's What We Learned (Opinion)
There are 10 major patterns to the problems in their schools.
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Our new book “Lead Collectively” is available for preorders on the @corwinpress.bsky.social website. It will be available in September. Check out what John Hattie has to say about it! @pmdewitt.bsky.social
Professional learning often feels like an event. @pmdewitt.bsky.social and @michaeldnelson.bsky.social explain how to make it impactful and collaborative.
How Communities of Practice Can Drive School Improvement (Opinion)
Professional learning often feels like an event. Here's how to make it impactful and collaborative.
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We love watching and learning from new leaders as they move into a new position including Pope Leo XIV!
Peter DeWitt 🦋@pmdewitt.bsky.social · last yr.What Principals Can Learn From Pope Leo XIV's Leadership Approach. Our ( @michaeldnelson.bsky.social ) new article for @edweek.org www.edweek.org/leadership/o... #edusky
Communication in schools doesn’t stop with students; teachers & school leaders often struggle to master the adult-to-adult conversations. Jennifer Abrams explores 5 areas where educators can grow as professionals: www.corwin.com/free-... @pmdewitt.bsky.social @michaeldnelson.bsky.social
Growing Up at Work: Jennifer Abrams on Leadership, Resilience, and Trust
Leadership isn’t just about guiding others; it’s about growing yourself. On this episode of the Leaders Coaching Leaders Podcast, cohosts ...
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How Educators Can Escape Toxic Productivity. @michaeldnelson.bsky.social & I have a new article for @edweek.bsky.social. www.edweek.org/leadership/o... #edusky
How Educators Can Escape Toxic Productivity (Opinion)
Tired of glorifying burnout? Discover how educators can break free from toxic productivity and reclaim purpose and balance.
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Using Data with the Purpose of Literacy Instruction. @michaeldnelson.bsky.social and I have a new article with @edweek.bsky.social that focuses on using leading and lagging data. www.edweek.org/leadership/o... #edresearch #edusky #edleadership
Using Data With Purpose for Literacy Instruction (Opinion)
Instead of confining data to spreadsheets, use the information to drive equity, learning, and lasting change.
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This is a great podcast episode!
Corwin@corwinpress.bsky.social · last yr.Good leadership isn’t about knowing all the answers. It’s about curiosity, collaboration, and growth. Jennifer Abrams joined @pmdewitt.bsky.social & @michaeldnelson.bsky.social to talk how educators can build better professional skills and create healthier workplaces: www.corwin.com/free-...
Love this new blog! Thanks @pmdewitt.bsky.social for your partnership!
Peter DeWitt 🦋@pmdewitt.bsky.social · last yr.How to Be a Focused Leader When There’s a Lot of Noise. A new @edweek.bsky.social article @michaeldnelson.bsky.social and I wrote. #edusky #edulead #edleader www.edweek.org/leadership/o...
Equality provides the same opportunities. Equity ensures the right outcomes. Dr. Latish Reed's shades of gray framework explains the complexities of equity in education and the steps leaders can take for impactful change: www.corwin.com/free-... @pmdewitt.bsky.social @michaeldnelson.bsky.social
Latish Reed and Shades of Gray in Equity Work
In this impactful episode of the Leaders Coaching Leaders Podcast, Dr. Latish Reed, a trailblazing equity specialist and author of the upcoming book, ...
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@michaeldnelson.bsky.social and I are so grateful to interview the one and only Jennifer Gonzalez! We love all things Cult of Pedagogy! youtu.be/tx9godeZp5M?...
Inside the Cult of Pedagogy with Jennifer Gonzalez: Empowering Educators at Every Level | LCL
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