About this episode

In this episode, Robyn Jackson discusses why removing underperforming teachers won't solve school issues and emphasizes the importance of staff alignment for student success.

A principal recently told me she'd "almost gotten rid of her duds." Just a few more underperforming teachers out, she said, and her school would really take off. I knew different. In this episode of The 100% Principal Podcast, I break down why removing underperforming teachers won't save your school — and what's underneath every staff problem you've been fighting all year. If you've ever told yourself "if I could just get this one teacher out…" or "once we hire the right person…" or "once these last few resisters retire…" — this episode is for you. ▸ IN THIS EPISODE What I keep hearing on coaching calls (and why it always ends the same way) The difference between compliance and alignment — and why mistaking them keeps you stuck The six default staff alignment strategies most principals run without realizing it The diagnostic question that reveals whether your school is running on alignment or on you Why 100% staff alignment is the only path to 100% student success ▸ GET THE 100% PRINCIPAL NEWSLETTER Every Friday I take one thing every principal struggles with, show you why it's so hard, and give you the 100% approach that will move your school forward. Join 26,000 principals who…

People in this episode

Host: Robyn Jackson

Topics covered

• teacher performance
• school improvement
• staff alignment
• educational leadership
• student success

Keywords

• underperforming teachers
• staff problems
• school leadership
• compliance vs alignment
• staff alignment strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Buildership University

Books & works: Never Work Harder Than Your Students

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