The Principal's March Survival Guide
March can be one of the most difficult months in education. Between testing pressure, behavior issues, teacher burnout, and looming end-of-year decisions, it’s a perfect storm of stress. In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook, Barb Flowers shares actionable strategies for supporting your teachers and protecting your own well-being—so you can lead with strength, even in the tough months.
You’ll Learn:
- 5 ways to lift teacher morale and support staff in March
- How to reset behavior expectations with students
- Why your own self-care is non-negotiable—and how to make it happen
- Easy ideas to protect your physical and mental energy
- How to be a calm, confident leader when burnout looms
💬 "You set the tone for the building—so make sure you're modeling what it looks like to take care of yourself."
Connect with Barb:
Check out my free resources:
- The Principal's Email Detox
- Decisive Leadership- Free Workshop
- Principal Checklist to Disconnect From School
- Behavior Blueprint for Principals
- The Principal’s Power Hour Blueprint
Learn more about today's sponsors, Playworks and IXL:
We’re proud to be sponsored by Playworks, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with evidence-based practices that help schools improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.
We’re proud to be sponsored by Playworks, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with evidence-based practices that help schools improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.
If you’re a school or district leader struggling with the challenge of chronic absenteeism, as so many are across the U.S., you may not realize that structured recess is a research-backed approach to keep kids in school. In fact, a UC Berkeley study of Title I schools found that those partnering with Playworks had significantly lower chronic absenteeism rates. Further, Mathematica research demonstrated that Playworks schools spent 27% less time transitioning from recess back to learning, saving teachers valuable instructional time.
These results are possible for your students, too. Learn how Playworks can help you improve student-educator relationships, belonging, and attendance by signing up for a quick no-obligation conversation.
We’re also thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.
IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:
- Simplify and streamline technology
- Save teachers’ time
- Reliably meet Tier 1 standards
- Improve student performance on state assessments
🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.
