As educators, our choices in the classroom are rarely as simple as “because it works” or “because I have to.” More often, we’re driven by a complex web of motivations; some obvious, some hidden, some we might not even realize until we really stop and reflect.

In these three sections, we will explore how school leaders can integrate MI principles into their leadership practices, understanding Motivational Interviewing and its principles with specific elements of culture and core values according to the Mullen Bioecological Model for Who We Are and How We Learn.

Change doesn’t happen overnight—and it certainly doesn’t happen without motivation. When schools are considering implementing change, it...

As a classroom teacher, I remember how easy it was to get caught up in the whirlwind of lesson plans, grading, classroom management, and...