Category: News

  • Hot Fires Burn Fast, So Do Poor Policies

    I’m proud to call Latoya Dixon friend, and her newly published book is so timely. She makes several bold confessions, shares a practitioner’s perspective, and develops a compelling case for activism in education and gives basic steps that anyone can take to make positive change. Policies have too long been about goals and consequences. Carrots…

  • The Start (Spring 2018)

    2018 will mark the beginning of this website, which has one purpose: helping educators. I’ll post daily thoughts, but more importantly, I’ll share free resources for principals and teachers. Three big ideas will guide the work here: People Learning Impact I hope you stay warm through the winter, I’ll see you at the dawn of…

  • Why here at mafost?

    Welcome to mafost.com. The is the place where I help you lead learning and improve schools. From leadership surveys to campus databases, analyzing student data, daily inspiration, innovative ideas on shaping school culture, quotes that stimulate thinking, and weekly Mashup Videos, this is a place for you, the educational leader. Principals, district leaders, and teachers…