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Let’s be honest—most PL doesn’t stick. In this episode of The Principal School Podcast, Dr. Michael Meechin breaks down why so much professional learning feels like a waste of time—and what school leaders can do to change that. If your PL days are all slide decks and no substance, it’s time for a reset.
In this episode, we cover:
✅ Why traditional PL often fails to lead to lasting change
✅ How to design meaningful, relevant professional learning experiences
✅ The role of voice, choice, and practicality in adult learning
✅ New formats for PL that actually engage staff
✅ What leaders must do to embed professional growth into school culture
If you're ready to stop checking boxes and start building a culture of continuous learning, this episode will give you the strategies to do it right.
📢 Share this episode with another school leader who’s ready to rethink PL.
Show Notes
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Mike is Social
💻 On the Web: http://mikemeechin.com // http://ncee.org
🎥 More #education Video Content: http://youtube.com/@miketheprincipal
🎧 Podcast: Find It on Your Fav Podcast Platform
📘 The Facebook: http:/facebook.com/miketheprincipal
📱 The Gram: http://instagram.com/miketheprincipal
🐦 The X: http://x.com/mikemeechin
Let’s be honest—most PL doesn’t stick. In this episode of The Principal School Podcast, Dr. Michael Meechin breaks down why so much professional learning feels like a waste of time—and what school leaders can do to change that. If your PL days are all slide decks and no substance, it’s time for a reset.
In this episode, we cover:
✅ Why traditional PL often fails to lead to lasting change
✅ How to design meaningful, relevant professional learning experiences
✅ The role of voice, choice, and practicality in adult learning
✅ New formats for PL that actually engage staff
✅ What leaders must do to embed professional growth into school culture
If you're ready to stop checking boxes and start building a culture of continuous learning, this episode will give you the strategies to do it right.
📢 Share this episode with another school leader who’s ready to rethink PL.
Show Notes
📩 Subscribe to the Progress Report Email Newsletter - it's FREE!
---
Mike is Social
💻 On the Web: http://mikemeechin.com // http://ncee.org
🎥 More #education Video Content: http://youtube.com/@miketheprincipal
🎧 Podcast: Find It on Your Fav Podcast Platform
📘 The Facebook: http:/facebook.com/miketheprincipal
📱 The Gram: http://instagram.com/miketheprincipal
🐦 The X: http://x.com/mikemeechin