Three metaphors:

1. Engine = school culture
2. Grease = school climate
3. Pipes = communication

The thing about Porsche and BMW fans…they love their engines. Engines make the car. Their power and their efficiency is something special.

No engine can run without grease. The fluids keep the engine running.

The pipes, hoses, and conduits keep the fluids running.

Culture, climate, and communication – three essentials to school success.

The good news is all three of these are in the purview of school leadership.

Dig deeper with these posts:

• The Invisibility of Good Communication
• Seeds and Soil – School Climate
• School Health, Culture, and Climate