TL;DR: As we look at students’ various data points, we can take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate language growth and also set goals for our instruction in the upcoming school year. Test scores are just a snapshot of a moment in time. Students can speak better on topics of interest. Children speak better with those whom they’re familiar. Reflect … Read More
The Excitement in a Student’s Eye
TL;DR: Empowering students allows them to be leaders. It provides opportunities for them to be creative and innovative. Creating a safe space where students feel respected and heard is important in creating this environment. Providing opportunities for students to share, listen to others’ perspectives, lead, create, and follow their own interests empowers students. Empowerment Empowerment is defined as the process … Read More
Episode #162: Todd Simendinger
Todd is a lifelong educator with over twenty years of experience in education, and presently a consultant for Navigating Challenging Dialogue for Schools. He’s a 2002 graduate of Ohio State University where he earned a B.A. in History, and a Masters degree in Education/ Curriculum Design and Development. Over the course of his career Todd’s worked across the entire K-12 … Read More
Aiming High to Increase Learning Gains: Featuring Evan Robb
Skillful leadership is critical as schools return to a new normalcy. Improving students’ learning and addressing the challenges many learners experienced due to recent learning interruptions are top priorities for all school leaders. This week’s guest, Evan Robb, offers leaders a framework for creating an environment where both effective instruction and a focus on social and emotional needs benefits all … Read More
Expect Better
TL;DR: Students won’t know what you expect of them if you don’t tell them. Including students in the work of establishing expectations will lead to better outcomes. Teachers, administrators, and substitutes need to work together to establish clear expectations. So. Many. Teachers. Imagine a student who attends the same EC-12 district for their entire public education career. This student will … Read More