David Franklin
@drdavidfranklin.bsky.social
Educator, author, professor of Ed, speaker, founder of The Principal’s Desk.
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Students miss school for many reasons. It is important that educators understand why students are out in order to determine which approach is needed to address this critical issue.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Students miss school for many reasons. It is important that educators understand why students are out in order to determine which approach is needed to address this critical issue.
Advice From The Principal’s Deck, an Amazon Best Seller, is 25%off right now!  bit.ly/469KxT7
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September 18, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Copies of my Best Seller, Advice From The Principal’s Desk, are going fast due to this week’s Flash Sale! You can order it right now for 30% off!
This is a limited quantity flash sale and when they are gone, and the price will go up. a.co/d/b2iB5uG #edleaders #education #edleadership #principals
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My book, Advice From The Principal's Day, is on sale on Amazon for Memorial Day. Get your copy now for 40% off! This is a limited time sale and quantities are limited! Here is the link: amzn.to/3RSoj4y #EduSky
May 26, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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These approaches not only hold students accountable, but also provide them with opportunities to learn from their mistakes and grow. principalsdesk.org/2024/09/10/5... #EduSky
5 Alternatives to School Suspension
School suspensions have long been the go-to disciplinary measure for managing student misconduct, but they’re increasingly viewed as ineffective and counterproductive. When students are remov…
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May 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM
These approaches not only hold students accountable, but also provide them with opportunities to learn from their mistakes and grow. principalsdesk.org/2024/09/10/5... #EduSky
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As the school year draws to a close, it’s crucial for principals to take a step back and reflect on the journey. This reflection isn’t just about ticking boxes; it’s about gaining insights, celebrating successes, and identifying areas for growth. #EduSky principalsdesk.org/2024/06/17/5...
5 Areas Principals Should Reflect On At The End Of The School Year
As the school year draws to a close, it’s crucial for principals to take a step back and reflect on the journey. This reflection isn’t just about ticking boxes; it’s about gaining insights, celebra…
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May 23, 2025 at 3:31 AM
As the school year draws to a close, it’s crucial for principals to take a step back and reflect on the journey. This reflection isn’t just about ticking boxes; it’s about gaining insights, celebrating successes, and identifying areas for growth. #EduSky principalsdesk.org/2024/06/17/5...
As the school year draws to a close, it’s crucial for principals to take a step back and reflect on the journey. This reflection isn’t just about ticking boxes; it’s about gaining insights, celebrating successes, and identifying areas for growth. #EduSky principalsdesk.org/2024/06/17/5...
5 Areas Principals Should Reflect On At The End Of The School Year
As the school year draws to a close, it’s crucial for principals to take a step back and reflect on the journey. This reflection isn’t just about ticking boxes; it’s about gaining insights, celebra…
principalsdesk.org
May 6, 2025 at 3:19 AM
As the school year draws to a close, it’s crucial for principals to take a step back and reflect on the journey. This reflection isn’t just about ticking boxes; it’s about gaining insights, celebrating successes, and identifying areas for growth. #EduSky principalsdesk.org/2024/06/17/5...
Thrilled to be spending the weekend at #2 in Education Administration and #6 in Education Certification on Amazon’s best sellers list. #education #edleadership #edleaders #bookboost #author #EduSky
April 20, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Thrilled to be spending the weekend at #2 in Education Administration and #6 in Education Certification on Amazon’s best sellers list. #education #edleadership #edleaders #bookboost #author #EduSky
To better understand the impact of doomscrolling on teens, let’s take a closer look at what it is, why it happens, and how it affects their well-being. #EduSky www.overyondr.com/blog/teen-do...
Doomscrolling and Teenagers: Why It Happens and How to Help — Yondr
Learn why teens are especially vulnerable to doomscrolling and how it impacts their mental health. Discover how phone-free spaces—like those created by Yondr—can help break the cycle and support stude...
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April 16, 2025 at 11:07 PM
To better understand the impact of doomscrolling on teens, let’s take a closer look at what it is, why it happens, and how it affects their well-being. #EduSky www.overyondr.com/blog/teen-do...
Reposted by David Franklin
How did I make it into every classroom once a week to support my teachers?
This is how.
Learn more from Advice From The Principal's Desk! On sale now for 30% off on Amazon: bit.ly/469KxT7 #EduSky
This is how.
Learn more from Advice From The Principal's Desk! On sale now for 30% off on Amazon: bit.ly/469KxT7 #EduSky
April 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
How did I make it into every classroom once a week to support my teachers?
This is how.
Learn more from Advice From The Principal's Desk! On sale now for 30% off on Amazon: bit.ly/469KxT7 #EduSky
This is how.
Learn more from Advice From The Principal's Desk! On sale now for 30% off on Amazon: bit.ly/469KxT7 #EduSky
Having the most dedicated teachers, the most engaged curriculum, the most advanced technology, or the newest school facilities won’t matter if students aren’t in school to take advantage of them. #EduSky
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April 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Having the most dedicated teachers, the most engaged curriculum, the most advanced technology, or the newest school facilities won’t matter if students aren’t in school to take advantage of them. #EduSky
Advice From The Principal’s Desk is 30% off now for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale! bit.ly/469KxT7
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Are your efforts not moving the needle? Feel like you are looking at the wrong data? I was too. Only after we looked at what data truly matteredwere able to create systems of support and accountability. #EduSky
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April 3, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Are your efforts not moving the needle? Feel like you are looking at the wrong data? I was too. Only after we looked at what data truly matteredwere able to create systems of support and accountability. #EduSky
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The topic of homework is a hot button issue in education. Do we give it? Do we not? What do we give? How much? #EduSky
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5 Ways to Change Homework Practices Now
The topic of homework is a hot button issue in education. Do we give it? Do we not? What do we give? How much? We all have read articles about children crying and fighting with their parents over h…
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March 29, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The topic of homework is a hot button issue in education. Do we give it? Do we not? What do we give? How much? #EduSky
principalsdesk.org/2016/11/04/5...
principalsdesk.org/2016/11/04/5...
Advice From The Principal's Desk has been added to Amazon's BIG SPRING SALE! Order your copy now and take 30% off!
Here is the link: bit.ly/469KxT7 #EduSky
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March 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Advice From The Principal's Desk has been added to Amazon's BIG SPRING SALE! Order your copy now and take 30% off!
Here is the link: bit.ly/469KxT7 #EduSky
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March 20, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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By understanding and applying this matrix, principals can make more strategic choices about how to spend their time, enhance productivity, and lead more effectively. #EduSky principalsdesk.org/2024/11/05/a...
Applying Covey’s Time Management Matrix to a School Principal’s Work
One of the most common concerns coming from principals today is the amount of stress associated with the job. Second is the lack of time needed to complete everything that needs to get down in orde…
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March 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM
By understanding and applying this matrix, principals can make more strategic choices about how to spend their time, enhance productivity, and lead more effectively. #EduSky principalsdesk.org/2024/11/05/a...
Whether you’re preparing for your first principal interview or looking to transition to a new school, it’s essential to showcase your leadership, vision, and ability to foster a thriving educational environment. #EduSky principalsdesk.org/2025/02/18/f...
From Candidate to Leader: 5 Ways to Shine in Your Principal Interview”
The principal’s leadership is vital for a school’s success. Candidates should emphasize their vision for student achievement, strong decision-making, commitment to teacher support, comm…
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March 16, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Whether you’re preparing for your first principal interview or looking to transition to a new school, it’s essential to showcase your leadership, vision, and ability to foster a thriving educational environment. #EduSky principalsdesk.org/2025/02/18/f...
Reposted by David Franklin
Having the most dedicated teachers, the most engaged curriculum, the most advanced technology, or the newest school facilities won’t matter if students aren’t in school to take advantage of them.
Advice From The Principal’s Desk, an Amazon best seller, is 15% off now: bit.ly/469KxT7
Advice From The Principal’s Desk, an Amazon best seller, is 15% off now: bit.ly/469KxT7
March 15, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Having the most dedicated teachers, the most engaged curriculum, the most advanced technology, or the newest school facilities won’t matter if students aren’t in school to take advantage of them.
Advice From The Principal’s Desk, an Amazon best seller, is 15% off now: bit.ly/469KxT7
Advice From The Principal’s Desk, an Amazon best seller, is 15% off now: bit.ly/469KxT7
Reposted by David Franklin
There is a wide variety of data out there that needs to be analyzed in order to truly transform schools and to change student outcomes. Unfortunately, most leadership teams never move beyond assessment data. #EduSky
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5 Pieces of Data Your Leadership Team Should Be Analyzing
Leadership teams spend hours and hours each school year looking at assessment data. Data will help teachers and administrators target individual students and standards for intervention. However, as…
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March 11, 2025 at 2:41 AM
There is a wide variety of data out there that needs to be analyzed in order to truly transform schools and to change student outcomes. Unfortunately, most leadership teams never move beyond assessment data. #EduSky
principalsdesk.org/2017/03/14/5...
principalsdesk.org/2017/03/14/5...
How can school leaders increase attendance? Here are a few ways from the new book: Advice From The Principal's Desk to get you started!
Advice From The Principal’s Desk, an Amazon Best Seller and top new release in two categories, is 25% off right now:
bit.ly/469KxT7 #EduSky
Advice From The Principal’s Desk, an Amazon Best Seller and top new release in two categories, is 25% off right now:
bit.ly/469KxT7 #EduSky
March 8, 2025 at 4:42 PM
How can school leaders increase attendance? Here are a few ways from the new book: Advice From The Principal's Desk to get you started!
Advice From The Principal’s Desk, an Amazon Best Seller and top new release in two categories, is 25% off right now:
bit.ly/469KxT7 #EduSky
Advice From The Principal’s Desk, an Amazon Best Seller and top new release in two categories, is 25% off right now:
bit.ly/469KxT7 #EduSky
Reposted by David Franklin
Schools are spending thousands of dollars and wasting precious time implementing plans that simply do not work, further frustrating students, teachers and parents. #EduSky
5 Ways to Create a Powerful Response to Intervention Plan
Schools across the country are creating intervention plans for students. However, most of these plans fall short and are just mere shells of what they could and should be. Schools are spending thou…
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March 1, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Schools are spending thousands of dollars and wasting precious time implementing plans that simply do not work, further frustrating students, teachers and parents. #EduSky
You are not going to get students who are habitually truant to school on the promise of an attendance certificate. #EduSky
Advice From The Principal's Desk, an Amazon Best Seller, is 25% off right now: bit.ly/469KxT7
Advice From The Principal's Desk, an Amazon Best Seller, is 25% off right now: bit.ly/469KxT7
February 23, 2025 at 10:58 PM
You are not going to get students who are habitually truant to school on the promise of an attendance certificate. #EduSky
Advice From The Principal's Desk, an Amazon Best Seller, is 25% off right now: bit.ly/469KxT7
Advice From The Principal's Desk, an Amazon Best Seller, is 25% off right now: bit.ly/469KxT7
Reposted by David Franklin
Principals need to be seen. What is one of the best ways to be visible to students, parents, staff, and your community? Rule the parking lot! #EduSky
This and other insights from the book, Advice From The Principal's Desk! On sale now for 25% off on Amazon: bit.ly/469KxT7
This and other insights from the book, Advice From The Principal's Desk! On sale now for 25% off on Amazon: bit.ly/469KxT7
February 22, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Principals need to be seen. What is one of the best ways to be visible to students, parents, staff, and your community? Rule the parking lot! #EduSky
This and other insights from the book, Advice From The Principal's Desk! On sale now for 25% off on Amazon: bit.ly/469KxT7
This and other insights from the book, Advice From The Principal's Desk! On sale now for 25% off on Amazon: bit.ly/469KxT7
Reposted by David Franklin
The average tenure of a principal is just 4 years. Let's make that longer. #EduSky
This book guide new administrators through those difficult, first few years, so that teachers and students can thrive in their educational environment.
Order this Amazon Best Seller now at 25% off! bit.ly/469KxT7
This book guide new administrators through those difficult, first few years, so that teachers and students can thrive in their educational environment.
Order this Amazon Best Seller now at 25% off! bit.ly/469KxT7
February 17, 2025 at 12:42 AM
The average tenure of a principal is just 4 years. Let's make that longer. #EduSky
This book guide new administrators through those difficult, first few years, so that teachers and students can thrive in their educational environment.
Order this Amazon Best Seller now at 25% off! bit.ly/469KxT7
This book guide new administrators through those difficult, first few years, so that teachers and students can thrive in their educational environment.
Order this Amazon Best Seller now at 25% off! bit.ly/469KxT7
Let me guess. Your admin program didn’t prepare you for the real day in, day out, of being a school leader. You’ve got imposter syndrome and feel like quitting at once a week. #EduSky
If you feel like this, you are not alone.
Advice From The Principal's Desk is 25% off right now! bit.ly/469KxT7
If you feel like this, you are not alone.
Advice From The Principal's Desk is 25% off right now! bit.ly/469KxT7
February 15, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Let me guess. Your admin program didn’t prepare you for the real day in, day out, of being a school leader. You’ve got imposter syndrome and feel like quitting at once a week. #EduSky
If you feel like this, you are not alone.
Advice From The Principal's Desk is 25% off right now! bit.ly/469KxT7
If you feel like this, you are not alone.
Advice From The Principal's Desk is 25% off right now! bit.ly/469KxT7
Reposted by David Franklin
The Amazon Best Seller, Advice From The Principal's Desk, is on sale for 25% off right now on Amazon. #EduSky
Here's the link to purchase: bit.ly/469KxT7
Here's the link to purchase: bit.ly/469KxT7
February 15, 2025 at 1:27 AM
The Amazon Best Seller, Advice From The Principal's Desk, is on sale for 25% off right now on Amazon. #EduSky
Here's the link to purchase: bit.ly/469KxT7
Here's the link to purchase: bit.ly/469KxT7