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Co-Founder/Partner, Leadership Partners, LLC. | Principal, Teacher, Professor | Author | Amazing Family |leadershippartnerstx.com | Rice U.

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Lawrence Kohn @lkohn.bsky.social · 18d

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Most leaders think they’re running a team. They’re not. They’re running a working group. And there’s a big difference. A working group is a collection of individuals doing their own tasks. They meet...

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Lawrence Kohn @lkohn.bsky.social · Sep 6

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Well-being should be a continuous leadership practice. But what should education leaders be doing to be sure those being led are well?

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What Leadership Practices Actually Protect Staff Well-Being and Energy?

When leaders talk about retention, performance, or outcomes, they often overlook a key driver: the well-being and energy of their people. Teachers and principals can only deliver at a high level if th...

Lawrence Kohn @lkohn.bsky.social · Sep 1

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At its best, AI isn’t a substitute for critical thinking or relationships. It’s a catalyst that frees up time for what matters most: human connection and deep learning.

Lawrence Kohn @lkohn.bsky.social · Sep 1

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With frameworks like Blooms, teachers, not companies, shape AI use to serve authentic learning. It’s about transparency, boundaries, and keeping pedagogy at the center.

Lawrence Kohn @lkohn.bsky.social · Sep 1

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Karen Hao’s critique of “ventriloquists for chatbots” is sharp, and it highlights why educators need intentional frameworks. Without them, AI gets imposed on classrooms.

Lawrence Kohn @lkohn.bsky.social · Sep 1

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The goal isn’t to undermine teachers, but to amplify them. Think: scaffolding for idea generation, differentiation, or practice prompts, always guided by teacher judgment.

Lawrence Kohn @lkohn.bsky.social · Sep 1

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I hear your concern, and it’s valid. AI can be misused as a shortcut that cheapens both teaching and learning. That’s not what “AI Blooms” is about….

Lawrence Kohn @lkohn.bsky.social · Sep 1

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Found a gem, teachers and leaders!

Lawrence Kohn @lkohn.bsky.social · Aug 20

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Lawrence Kohn @lkohn.bsky.social · Aug 20

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We are certainly living in stressful times. How to combat that?

Lawrence Kohn @lkohn.bsky.social · Aug 14

I could not agree more! Thanks for the insight!!

Lawrence Kohn @lkohn.bsky.social · Aug 14

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Time to embrace being uncomfortable. Otherwise, you won’t go too far:).

Lawrence Kohn @lkohn.bsky.social · Aug 8

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Time is a precious commodity!

Lawrence Kohn @lkohn.bsky.social · Aug 7

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Lawrence Kohn @lkohn.bsky.social · Aug 4

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It’s not the loudest leader who creates impact. It’s the empathetic leader who does.

Lawrence Kohn @lkohn.bsky.social · Jul 29

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If you lead, lead with kindness. Here is how:)

Lawrence Kohn @lkohn.bsky.social · Jul 28

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Since I’m on a team theme….

Lawrence Kohn @lkohn.bsky.social · Jul 27

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Leading a team? Check this out!

Lawrence Kohn @lkohn.bsky.social · Jul 18

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Hand dandy EQI help:) Happy weekend!

Lawrence Kohn @lkohn.bsky.social · Jun 25

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Leading a team? Here is a real gem!

Lawrence Kohn @lkohn.bsky.social · May 24

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Leaders and teachers: See any implications in this age of AI?

Lawrence Kohn @lkohn.bsky.social · May 17

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Many think teacher retention is tied to compensation and perks. Nope. Turns out it’s leadership.

7 Actions Leaders Can Take to Retain Teachers

Lawrence Kohn @lkohn.bsky.social · Apr 20

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Time is a precious commodity.

Lawrence Kohn @lkohn.bsky.social · Apr 14

Lawrence Kohn @lkohn.bsky.social · Apr 14

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