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Kinds of Thinking

Dr. Tovah Sheldon Tovah Sheldon

We all have a default way of thinking and most of the time, we don’t even notice it. In a complex, fast-changing world, how we think matters just as much as what we think. Overusing one kind of thinking can quietly limit our decisions, our leadership, and our growth. Becoming more intentional about how we think is one of the most important shifts we can make.

Leadership, School Leader Insights
APR 23, 2026
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Leadership Coaching for Innovation Part 3

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At Michigan Virtual, innovation is not a one-time initiative, it is an ongoing, human-centered process. Through the Innovator’s Journeys framework and Leadership Coaching for Innovation, leaders are supported in navigating complexity and driving meaningful, lasting change.

Leadership, School Leader Insights
APR 09, 2026
Two colleagues talk at a table in a modern workspace; one woman with glasses and a lanyard gestures while speaking, while the other listens and holds a smartphone.

Leadership Coaching for Innovation Part 2

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At Michigan Virtual, innovation is not a one-time initiative, it is an ongoing, human-centered process. Through the Innovator’s Journeys framework and Leadership Coaching for Innovation, leaders are supported in navigating complexity and driving meaningful, lasting change.

Leadership, School Leader Insights
APR 02, 2026
Two educators stand in a classroom talking and gesturing, one holding a tablet, with empty student chairs and classroom materials in the background.

Leadership Coaching for Innovation Part 1

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At Michigan Virtual, innovation is not a one-time initiative—it is an ongoing, human-centered process. Through the Innovator’s Journeys framework and Leadership Coaching for Innovation, leaders are supported in navigating complexity and driving meaningful, lasting change.

Leadership, School Leader Insights
MAR 26, 2026
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Portrait of a Graduate 101 Part 4

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For decades, education systems have relied on familiar benchmarks but struggle to capture what young people actually need to navigate a rapidly changing world. This gap between what we measure and what truly matters has led many districts to a powerful organizing idea: the Portrait of a Graduate.

Leadership, School Leader Insights
MAR 11, 2026
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Portrait of a Graduate 101 Part 3

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For decades, education systems have relied on familiar benchmarks but struggle to capture what young people actually need to navigate a rapidly changing world. This gap between what we measure and what truly matters has led many districts to a powerful organizing idea: the Portrait of a Graduate.

Leadership, School Leader Insights
MAR 04, 2026
Young child looks up thoughtfully at a chalk drawing of a graduation cap above their head on a green chalkboard background.

Portrait of a Graduate 101 Part 2

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For decades, education systems have relied on familiar benchmarks but struggle to capture what young people actually need to navigate a rapidly changing world. This gap between what we measure and what truly matters has led many districts to a powerful organizing idea: the Portrait of a Graduate.

Leadership, School Leader Insights
FEB 25, 2026
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Portrait of a Graduate 101 Part 1

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For decades, education systems have relied on familiar benchmarks but struggle to capture what young people actually need to navigate a rapidly changing world. This gap between what we measure and what truly matters has led many districts to a powerful organizing idea: the Portrait of a Graduate.

Leadership, School Leader Insights
FEB 18, 2026
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DEC 18, 2025
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DEC 01, 2025
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NOV 25, 2025
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OCT 14, 2025
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OCT 13, 2025
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JUN 10, 2025
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MAY 27, 2025
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MAY 06, 2025
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APR 29, 2025
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APR 22, 2025
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A roadmap to K-12 innovation: Three takeaways from Michael Horn’s latest masterpiece

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Here are our top takeaways from educational futurist Michael Horn's latest book, which offers a practical roadmap to K-12 innovation for school leaders.

Leadership
SEP 21, 2022