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
Co-Host of Leaders Coaching Leaders Podcast
2019 Washington State Superintendent of the Year
This is a great one to read!
The 5‑Minute Clarity Reset: How a Small Pause Can Change a Big Decision. A new article for @edweek.org that @michaeldnelson.bsky.social & I co-authored. www.edweek.org/leadership/o...
The 5‑Minute Clarity Reset: How a Small Pause Can Change a Big Decision (Opinion)
Stuck in a spin? This practice can help free an education leader to act.
www.edweek.org
December 3, 2025 at 5:45 PM
This is a great one to read!
Thanks for collaborating on this blog @pmdewitt.bsky.social!
As an educator, knowing your job well can dull your desire to grow. There's a way to change that. @pmdewitt.bsky.social @michaeldnelson.bsky.social
Calling Yourself a 'Lead Learner' Doesn't Make It So (Opinion)
As an educator, knowing your job well can dull your desire to grow. There's a way to change that.
www.edweek.org
November 26, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Thanks for collaborating on this blog @pmdewitt.bsky.social!
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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...
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.
www.edweek.org
November 23, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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...
www.edweek.org/leadership/o...
Read this!
Feeling 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...
www.edweek.org/leadership/o...
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.
www.edweek.org
November 13, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Read this!
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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.
www.edweek.org
November 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM
School improvement often falls flat, and initiatives are easily abandoned. @pmdewitt.bsky.social & @michaeldnelson.bsky.social explain how 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.
www.edweek.org
October 15, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Instructional leadership collectives build cross-system networks for purposeful, impactful learning. @michaeldnelson.bsky.social @pmdewitt.bsky.social
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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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September 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
First Days of School at Any Age Never Lose Their Power. A great new blog by @michaeldnelson.bsky.social www.edweek.org/leadership/o...
Reposted by Michael Nelson 🦋
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.
www.edweek.org
September 14, 2025 at 1:36 PM
There are 10 major patterns to the problems in their schools. @pmdewitt.bsky.social and @michaeldnelson.bsky.social share.
Let us know if you agree!
We Asked 100 Leaders for Their Top Challenges. Here’s What We Learned
A new article I wrote with @michaeldnelson.bsky.social Nelson for Education Week. www.edweek.org/leadership/o... #education #leadership
A new article I wrote with @michaeldnelson.bsky.social Nelson for Education Week. www.edweek.org/leadership/o... #education #leadership
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.
www.edweek.org
September 9, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Let us know if you agree!
So fun to write this blog! @pmdewitt.bsky.social
This principal's annual barbecue became a blueprint for building culture, community, and collective learning. @michaeldnelson.bsky.social
What I Learned About School Leadership at My Italian Nonna's Table (Opinion)
This principal's annual barbecue became a blueprint for building culture, community, and collective learning.
www.edweek.org
September 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
So fun to write this blog! @pmdewitt.bsky.social
I am grateful for the opportunity to write this personal story for oour blog @pmdewitt.bsky.social!
What I Learned About School Leadership at My Italian Nonna’s Table. A "Full-circle" blog by @michaeldnelson.bsky.social www.edweek.org/leadership/o...
What I Learned About School Leadership at My Italian Nonna's Table (Opinion)
This principal's annual barbecue became a blueprint for building culture, community, and collective learning.
www.edweek.org
August 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I am grateful for the opportunity to write this personal story for oour blog @pmdewitt.bsky.social!
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
July 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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
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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.
www.edweek.org
July 16, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Professional learning often feels like an event. @pmdewitt.bsky.social and @michaeldnelson.bsky.social explain how to make it impactful and collaborative.
This is a such an important blog for educational leaders!!
How Communities of Practice Can Drive School Improvement. www.edweek.org/leadership/o... A new article for @edweek.org written with @michaeldnelson.bsky.social #edusky
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.
www.edweek.org
July 16, 2025 at 1:54 PM
This is a such an important blog for educational leaders!!
Read about Maisie learning “mahogany!”
@michaeldnelson.bsky.social and I have a new article for @edweek.org. Data can be intimidating but it doesn't have to be! www.edweek.org/leadership/o...
Data Can Be Intimidating to Educators. But It Doesn't Have to Be (Opinion)
An unexpected insight from a child offers teacher and leadership teams a way to appreciate a more nuanced use of evidence.
www.edweek.org
July 3, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Read about Maisie learning “mahogany!”
We love watching and learning from new leaders as they move into a new position including Pope Leo XIV!
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
What Principals Can Learn From Pope Leo XIV's Leadership Approach (Opinion)
Education leaders are under pressure to bring about positive results. Here are effective ways to go about it.
www.edweek.org
June 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM
We love watching and learning from new leaders as they move into a new position including Pope Leo XIV!
Reposted by Michael Nelson 🦋
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
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 ...
www.corwin.com
June 11, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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
Jennifer Abrams explores 5 areas where educators can grow as professionals: www.corwin.com/free-...
@pmdewitt.bsky.social @michaeldnelson.bsky.social
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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.
www.edweek.org
May 27, 2025 at 11:12 AM
How Educators Can Escape Toxic Productivity. @michaeldnelson.bsky.social & I have a new article for @edweek.bsky.social. www.edweek.org/leadership/o... #edusky
….always striving to be a better leader!
Want to be a better educational leader? Try these 5 strategies. A new article for @edweek.bsky.social written with @michaeldnelson.bsky.social. www.edweek.org/leadership/o... #edusky #edleadership
Want to Be a Better Education Leader? Try These 5 Strategies (Opinion)
Teams should leave you feeling more connected, not drained and disengaged.
www.edweek.org
May 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
….always striving to be a better leader!
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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.
www.edweek.org
May 12, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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
This is a great podcast episode!
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-...
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-...
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 ...
www.corwin.com
May 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
This is a great podcast episode!
Love this new blog! Thanks @pmdewitt.bsky.social for your partnership!
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...
How to Be a Focused Leader When There’s a Lot of Noise (Opinion)
Burnout, attrition, absenteeism, and disengagement are key issues for schools. Here's a path forward for educators.
www.edweek.org
May 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Love this new blog! Thanks @pmdewitt.bsky.social for your partnership!
Reposted by Michael Nelson 🦋
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
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, ...
www.corwin.com
April 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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
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
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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
YouTube video by Corwin
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April 14, 2025 at 8:52 PM
@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?...
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Jim Knight recently joined @pmdewitt.bsky.social & @michaeldnelson.bsky.social on the Leaders Coaching Leaders podcast to discuss the importance of role clarity.
When leaders define the coach’s role and align it with student achievement goals, the whole system benefits: www.corwin.com/free-...
When leaders define the coach’s role and align it with student achievement goals, the whole system benefits: www.corwin.com/free-...
Jim Knight on Elevating Coaching Practices
Jim Knight delves into the remarkable success of his latest book, The IC Toolkit, which became a bestseller within two weeks of its release. This comp...
www.corwin.com
April 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Jim Knight recently joined @pmdewitt.bsky.social & @michaeldnelson.bsky.social on the Leaders Coaching Leaders podcast to discuss the importance of role clarity.
When leaders define the coach’s role and align it with student achievement goals, the whole system benefits: www.corwin.com/free-...
When leaders define the coach’s role and align it with student achievement goals, the whole system benefits: www.corwin.com/free-...