TL;DR: Black History Month sparks crucial conversations on social justice, empowering K-12 students to challenge inequities and advocate for a fairer society. By highlighting African American achievements, the month promotes empowerment, instills pride, and helps students embrace their heritage, fostering resilience and confidence. Beyond celebrating accomplishments, Black History Month enhances cultural appreciation, fostering empathy and respect, and creating a more … Read More
Mastering Organization, Time Protection, and HR Policy Compliance
Welcome to our latest discussion on “Mastering Organization, Time Protection, and HR Policy Compliance” with Joshua Stamper and Katie Miglin. In this video, we explore practical strategies to enhance organization in our daily routines, initial steps for addressing policy violations by staff members, and effective methods for safeguarding our time as administrators. Join us as we delve into topics such … Read More
Treat Yourself
TL;DR: Combat the post-January slump with a focus on well-being. Explore the concept of “healthy treats” from author Gretchen Rubin, promoting self-care without guilt. Recognize that stress is inevitable. Embrace the idea of “healthy treats” as a proactive and positive response. Create a personalized list of comforting activities that energize and bring contentment. Break the routine and enhance happiness by … Read More
Food for Thought: Menus and Tidying Up
TL;DR: Giving others choices can be a great tool, but it can also become overwhelming. It isn’t enough to just tell students to do something; we need to show them how. Using a structured method to guide decision-making can bridge the gap between what students want to do and what they can do. Menus and Tidying Up I have a … Read More
Tapestry of Formative Assessment
TL;DR: Formative assessment is vital for effective teaching, offering real-time insights into student progress. Tom Schimmer advocates for diverse approaches, including thoughtful questioning, Socratic seminars, and one-on-one conferencing. Peer reviews, interactive technology, and strategies like think-pair-share enrich formative assessments, promoting collaboration and critical thinking. Tapestry of Formative Assessment Formative assessment is a tapestry and the heartbeat of effective teaching, offering … Read More