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! Click the SUBSCRIBE button, and follow the Educational Leadership Moment podcast today! Remember, "When students are led well, they learn well." #EducationalLeader, Kim
Episodes
A school can rise in rankings and still feel like it’s falling apart. In this episode, we name that tension and why “winning” on paper can still cost people.
This week, we explore a broader definition of success, with a balanced dashboard that includes engagement, well-being, and retention, so accountability reflects the whole child.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn well.”
Website: ht...
A principal once told me she was ready to resign, not from failure, but from frustration. Endless approvals drained her energy and her school’s spark.
This podcast explores how accountability can empower rather than control, and how clarity, trust, and growth-focused systems restore ownership and innovation.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn well.”
Website: http://kimdmoore.c...
Political pressures in education aren’t new, but they’re louder than ever. The real test is how leaders stay focused when chaos strikes.
Today, we’ll explore how to lead with clarity and conviction, anchoring decisions in student-centered values despite external noise.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn well.”
Website: http://kimdmoore.com
Book: http://leadershipchairbook.com
How many school improvement plans sit untouched on shelves, full of great ideas but no action? Let’s change that narrative.
Today, we’ll explore how shifting from compliance to continuous improvement can transform plans into real, lasting progress.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn well.”
Website: http://kimdmoore.com
Book: http://leadershipchairbook.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.c...
Great ideas shouldn’t stay hidden. Too often, innovation thrives in one classroom while others face the same challenges, unaware.
Today, we’ll explore how leaders create systems that foster collaboration, learning, and improvement as a shared districtwide culture.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn well.”
Website: http://kimdmoore.com
Book: http://leadershipchairbook.com
LinkedIn: ht...
A strong vision means little without alignment. Many districts have great plans, yet struggle to turn them into consistent action.
Today, we’ll explore how systems thinking and alignment frameworks transform vision into results across every level of leadership.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn well.”
Website: http://kimdmoore.com
Book: http://leadershipchairbook.com
Linke...
Success grows when we remove barriers and proactively open doors. Students thrive when opportunity seeks them, not the other way around.
Today, we explore practical steps that help more students feel seen, supported, and ready to rise to their full potential.
#EducationalLeader
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn well.”
Website: http://kimdmoore.com
Book: http://leadershipchairbook.com
LinkedIn: https://...
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.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn well.”
Website: http://kimdmoore.com
Book: http://leadershipchairbook.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/...
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 compliance to true collaboration transforms engagement, especially with underrepresented families. When we share power, trust follows.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn wel...
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, creating schools where teachers thrive and students soar.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn well.”
Website: http://kimdmoore.com
Book: http://leadershipchai...
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 a luxury; it’s the foundation for student success and sustainable school culture.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn well.”
Website: http://kimdmoore.com<...
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 instruction, and transforms school culture for lasting success.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn well.”
Website: http://kimdmoore.com
Book: http://lea...
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 every level of the system.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn well.”
Website: http://kimdmoore.com
Book: http://leadershipchairbook.com
LinkedIn: htt...
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 transform schools into communities where educators want to stay.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn well.”
Website: http://kimdmoore.com
Book: http://leade...
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 teaching, and create lasting student success.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn well.”
Website: http://kimdmoore.com
Book: http://leadershipchairbook.com
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 grows, and schools transform into places of access and opportunity for all.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn well.”
Website: http://kimdmoore.com
Book...
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 commitment, building a data culture that fosters growth, trust, and better outcomes.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn well.”
Website: http://kimdmoore.com
Book...
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 compliance to continuous improvement, building systems that ensure coherence and equity for every learner.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn well.”
Websi...
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 mindset and methods, leaders can strengthen instruction for every student.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn well.”
Website: http://kimdmoore.com
Book: http:...
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 practices, and consistent follow-through; one student, one classroom, one school at a time.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn well.”
Website: http://kimdmoore.com...
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