Michael Gaskell

Dr. Michael Gaskell is Principal at Central Elementary School in East Brunswick, NJ, has been published in 75 articles, and is author of three books: Radical Principals, Leading Schools Through Trauma (September, 2021) and Microstrategy Magic (October, 2020). Mike provides current guidance on AI, presents at national conferences, including ISTE (June 2023) The Learning and the Brain (November, 2021), and FETC (January 2025; 2024: 2023, and 2022); and works to find refreshing solutions to the persistent problems educators and families face. Read more at LinkedIn

Latest articles by Michael Gaskell

post-pandemic students

How to Lead Post-Pandemic Students to Thrive After Years of Isolation

By Michael Gaskell published

Best practices to help post-pandemic students learn to resolve conflict and thrive

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3 Tips to Advocate for Teachers

By Michael Gaskell published

Here are simple ways to support your teachers when they feel attacked by the small percentage of critics who carry the loudest megaphones.

digital communication

How to Lead Through Digital Communication

By Michael Gaskell published

School leaders can demonstrate leadership through their digital communication practices

digital disruption

Reversing Digital Disruption for Students

By Michael Gaskell published

Educators can help reverse digital disruptions for students through binaural beats and blue light blockers

hive mind

How to Quiet the Hyperactive Hive Mind in Schools

By Michael Gaskell published

School leaders need to identify and quell toxic groupthink that can lead to a hyperactive hive mind that impairs everyone

deep work

How Deep Work Supports Student Wellness

By Michael Gaskell last updated

Why deep work may be the solution to student wellness and how to get kids there with the right tools

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