Educational Leadership Moment
Are you an educational leader wanting to foster an environment of collaboration and innovation, develop and implement effective strategies to ensure student achievement, and promote opportunity and access? Then I have the guidance just for you!
I’m Dr. Kim Moore, host of the Educational Leadership Moment. As a classroom teacher, school administrator, and central office staff member, I know what it’s like to be overwhelmed because your plate is too full...
Join me weekly for research-based and experientially learned leadership principles and best practices to improve student success!
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Remember, "When students are led well, they learn well."
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
Episodes
321 episodes
[ELM#1040] Five Proven Practices for Supporting Marginalized Students
Every student deserves opportunity, not just access. Opportunity grows when we see student strengths, not deficits.Today, we explore how shifting from good intentions to bold, opportunity-centered action helps every learner thrive.<...
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14:08
[ELM#1039] Transform Your School's Approach to Family Engagement
Strong family partnerships don’t happen through flyers or events. They grow when we listen with humility and invite families to shape school culture rather than receive information. In this episode, we explore how shifting from comp...
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Season 10
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Episode 39
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13:44
[ELM#1038] Building a Thriving Educator Ecosystem
Thriving schools don’t happen by chance; they’re built through intentional systems that attract, grow, and keep great educators.In this episode, we’ll explore how proactive leadership transforms retention, development, and culture, creat...
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Season 10
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Episode 38
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13:35
[ELM#1037] Improving Teacher Morale and Preventing Burnout
Many educators feel like they’re bailing water from a sinking ship while being judged for the mess they're in. The pressures of shortages and burnout are real. In this episode, we’ll explore how prioritizing teacher well-being isn’t...
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13:11
[ELM#1036] Strong Coaching and Mentoring Systems for Educators
Strong schools don’t just invest in technology or curriculum; they invest in people. Great teaching thrives when educators receive meaningful coaching.In this episode, we’ll explore how effective mentoring builds confidence, strengthens ...
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Season 10
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Episode 36
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12:54
[ELM#1035] Building Leadership Capacity at Every Level of the School System
Many districts limit leadership growth to titles, missing the untapped potential in teachers, staff, and even students.True transformation begins when leadership is viewed as a practice, not a position, enabling empowering influence at e...
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Season 10
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Episode 35
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13:33
[ELM#1034] Effective Ways to Attract, Develop, and Retain High-Quality Educators
Some schools face constant turnover, while others thrive with strong, stable teams. The difference? Leadership that invests in people with purpose.In this episode, we’ll explore how intentional hiring, growth, and retention practices tra...
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Season 10
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Episode 34
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11:56
[ELM#1033] The Keys to Staff Development and Retention
Many districts struggle with turnover, but thriving schools know the secret; it’s intentional leadership that invests in people first.In this episode, we’ll explore how strong staff development and retention build culture, elevate teachi...
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Season 10
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Episode 33
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11:11
[ELM#1032] An Integrated Approach to Closing Achievement Gaps
Closing achievement gaps isn’t about piling on more initiatives; it’s about building a connected system where alignment, instruction, and data work together.When leaders move from compliance to commitment, strengths are amplified, trust ...
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Season 10
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Episode 32
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11:35
[ELM#1031] Fostering Data-Driven Instruction
Data is powerful, but it can’t be about binders or dashboards that collect dust. Used well, it illuminates learning and supports teachers, not punishes them.In this episode, we’ll unpack how leaders can shift from compliance to commitmen...
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Season 10
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Episode 31
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11:44
[ELM#1030] Ensuring Curriculum Alignment with State Standards and Assessments
Strong curriculum alignment is the foundation of student success. When standards, teaching, and assessments connect, learning grows—but missteps can create gaps and frustration.In this episode, we’ll explore how leaders can move from com...
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Season 10
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Episode 30
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11:48
[ELM#1029] Strategies That Support High-Quality Tier 1 Instruction
Strong Tier 1 instruction sets the stage for equity and achievement. Yet too often, schools fall into initiative overload or quick fixes that don’t last.Real progress comes from clarity, collaboration, and coaching. With the right mindse...
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Season 10
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Episode 29
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11:15
[ELM#1028] Effectively Closing Achievement and Opportunity Gaps
Many schools work hard to close achievement gaps, yet still see limited progress. Sometimes the issue isn’t effort, it’s direction and focusing on the right things.Lasting change starts with asset-based leadership, evidence-based practic...
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11:10
[ELM#1027] Why Instructional Leadership Initiatives Fail to Improve Student Achievement
Instructional leadership often fails to improve student outcomes when it’s applied without context and intended follow-through. Many initiatives result in surface-level changes and initiative fatigue rather than lasting impact.Deepening ...
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Season 10
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Episode 27
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12:04
Twelve Leadership Lessons That Stand the Test of Time
Time is our most valuable resource, and learning how to lead while managing it well is key. After launching my book, I found new ways to share leadership principles that support growth, confidence, and impact at every level.In this epis...
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Season 10
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13:07
[ELM#1026] The 7 C's for Success
The 7 C’s; Character, Candor, Commitment, Consistency, Courage, Confidence, Connection, are powerful guideposts for any leader’s journey. Today, we unpack how these principles shape growth and impact in schools and beyond.These 7 C’s are...
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Season 10
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Episode 26
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15:47
[ELM#1025] Equipping Every Graduate for Lifelong Success
In this episode, we focus on lifelong success for every graduate. No matter their path; college, military, or career, our goal is to prepare them well for life’s challenges ahead. We’ll explore the shared skills and mindsets that p...
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Season 10
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Episode 25
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10:13
[ELM#1024] Preparing Students With Life Skills for Success
Welcome to the Educational Leadership Moment! Today, we’re focusing on life skills, those essential tools that help students succeed no matter their path after graduation: college, military, or the workforce.From goal setting to...
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Season 10
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Episode 24
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11:03
[ELM#1023] A Community Approach to Preparing for College Success
Today, we’re discussing the importance of preparing students for college, not just academically, but also socially, emotionally, and financially, with support from the entire community.College readiness takes more than good grades. From ...
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Season 10
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Episode 23
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11:30
[ELM#1022] A Community's Guide to Supporting Our Future Service Members
Today, we’re honoring students who choose the path of military service—and how we, as a community, can prepare and support them before they ever take the oath.From academics and fitness to discipline and leadership, success in the milita...
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Season 10
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Episode 22
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10:36
[ELM#1021] Preparing Tomorrow's Workforce is a Community-Wide Endeavor
Preparing students for tomorrow’s workforce takes more than strong academics; it takes all of us working together to equip them with skills for success.From classrooms to community partners, every role matters. Today’s episode explores h...
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Season 10
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Episode 21
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11:13
[ELM#1020] Equipped for the Journey Toward Life After High School
Graduation marks a milestone, but what comes next—college, career, or military—requires more than a diploma. Today, we’ll explore the essential skills every graduate needs to thrive.From digital literacy to emotional intelligence, we’ll ...
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Season 10
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Episode 20
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18:08
[ELM#1019] Shared Leadership Builds Stronger Schools
Welcome to this episode of the Educational Leadership Moment podcast, where we delve into the transformative power of collaborative leadership. Join us as we explore how shifting from top-down to collaborative strategies fosters more resilient ...
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Season 10
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Episode 19
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18:19
[ELM#1018] Educational Leaders Create Cultures of Creative Problem-Solving
Welcome to the Educational Leadership Moment! Today, we're diving into how leaders can foster school cultures where innovation isn’t just welcomed—it’s expected, encouraged, and embedded in everyday problem-solving.From psycholo...
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Season 10
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Episode 18
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17:50
[ELM#1017] Continuous Professional Growth Creates Resilient Educational Leadership
Welcome to the Educational Leadership Moment! In today’s episode, we explore how continuous learning helps leaders adapt, grow, and lead with clarity in a rapidly changing educational landscape.True leadership isn’t about having...
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Season 10
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Episode 17
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17:21