Ever watch a house flipping show? Demo day is always step one. The sledgehammers come out, the clutter gets hauled away, and the team clears everything down to the studs. Why? Because you can’t build something strong on a shaky foundation.

The same goes for schools.

Every year, we pile on new programs, policies, and expectations—but rarely stop to clear out what no longer works. By now, you’ve identified the routines, traditions, and grading rituals that are more about control than learning. So, here’s the next step:

Act.

If it’s wasting time, draining energy, or fueling apathy—it’s got to go. Don’t wait for permission. Don’t wait for next year. Give your school the green light to dump what’s broken and get ready to rebuild.

Ask your team:

“If this practice disappeared tomorrow, would anyone actually miss it?”

If not—toss it.

Rebuild with Purpose

Once you’ve cleared the clutter, rebuild on solid ground:

• Fighting student apathy? Power of ICU shows how visibility, support, and follow-up can re-engage students who’ve checked out.
• Fixing broken grading? Grade Cleanse helps you eliminate noise and focus on true mastery.
• Strengthening school culture? Brick House equips leaders to build something that lasts—resilient, focused, and clear.
• Need the whole roadmap? Game of School is your blueprint for flipping school systems the right way.

Don’t decorate broken systems. Tear them down—and build better.