TL;DR: We are not getting the full picture when we see our students with masks on. Take time to get to know your students and who they are behind the masks. Check-in with your students not just on an academic level, but on a social-emotional one as well. I consider myself lucky that I’ve been able to be in-person with … Read More
Ditching Diet Culture at School
TL;DR: Diet culture is the way a society engages with the pursuit of thinness as a way of life and a value. Diet culture shows up in classrooms through physical classroom layouts. Allowing food during class helps students meet their basic needs before they learn. Ditch diet culture at school by making flexible seating more than a fad and eliminating … Read More
3 Ways to Unleash the Most Creative Students Ever
TL;DR: Unleash the most creative students ever by facilitating intrigue, designing solutions to real problems, and coaching and resourcing. Transform or change your classroom or learning environment to facilitate intrigue. Pay attention to current events and conversations had by students, and involve the community to start designing solutions to real problems. Coaching and resourcing means being prepared with resources and … Read More
Time to Go Live
TL;DR: Go live to communicate with stakeholders by matching the platform of your audience, having a plan, and promoting your event. Promote your event by sharing what the topic is and who the guests are. Share a live teaser shortly before the event begins to engage your audience. Be Available for Questions – Go Live It is important for school … Read More