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Finally — CE hours that actually mean something

Published 5 months ago • 5 min read

March 11, 2026

Hi Reader,

I’ve got some exciting news — and a quick favor to ask.

If you know any school leaders, teachers, or staff who need continuing education hours, would you please pass this along?

LinkedLeaders just launched Book Study Workshops — a brand-new, university-accredited way for K–12 educators to earn 30 Continuing Education Hours (or 2 University Credits) through Boise State University while engaging in meaningful, practical learning.

Each workshop blends real-world leadership reading with live, professional dialogue in a simple, flexible format designed for real educators with real schedules.

Here’s how it works: - 5 live, 60-minute sessions (via Google Meet or Zoom)
- Earn 30 CE Hours / 2 University Credits through Boise State University​
- Finish remaining hours through reading, brief online discussions, and on-the-job reflection

Upcoming Workshops

  • Atomic Habits – Build high-impact systems for school success (Starts Oct 29)
  • What Great Principals Do Differently – 15 things that matter most (Starts Nov 3)
  • Start on the Sidewalk – Engagement at every step of the school day (Starts Nov 3)
  • Lead with Humility – 12 Leadership Lessons from Pope Francis (Starts Nov 4)
  • Supercommunicators – Master connection and trust in leadership (Starts Nov 4)
  • Differentiating Differently – Meeting diverse classroom needs (Starts Nov 6)
  • SchoolX – Redesign your school for the people right in front of you (Starts Nov 11) by yours truly!

Seats are limited, so if this sounds helpful (or you know someone who’d love it), don’t wait.

👉 See All Workshops & Register Now: https://linkedleaders.com/book-study

Thanks for spreading the word — I really appreciate it.

These workshops are a small but powerful way to help educators grow together in ways that actually last.

Best,
Jethro

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Concepts & Frameworks

Relationships Aren’t Extra—They’re the Work

It’s tempting to think of relationship-building as a “nice-to-have” that fits in after the important stuff is done. But in school leadership, relationships are the important stuff. When teachers feel seen, they’re more willing to innovate. When students feel known, they’re more likely to take risks. Block out time on your calendar each week just to connect—one walk-through, one check-in with a teacher, one lunch with students. Some weeks, that was the most impactful leadership I did. The emails can wait. The data review can be rescheduled. But that 5-minute hallway conversation? That’s the kind of leadership that lasts.

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Unlock the systems behind successful schools with the SchoolX book study—a practical, proven blueprint for transformative leadership.
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The Transformative Principal Mastermind has been one of the best things that I've ever done for myself professionally or for myself personally, not only has it been a group of like-minded individuals that encouraged, challenged, motivated me, but they also hold me accountable when it comes to leading my school and leading my building.
— Trevor Goertzen, Principal, Spring Hill Middle School
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Jethro Jones

Transformative Principal

Education and leadership nerd, and founder of Transformative Principal. You might know me from my latest books, How to be a Transformative Principal and SchoolX, and the longest running ed leadership podcast, Transformative Principal.

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I am a speaker, podcaster, author, and coach. I help school leaders and other influential people be their best and lead effectively. My podcast Transformative Principal is the most downloaded and longest running podcast for school leaders out there.

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