TL;DR: Consider the 3 myths that keep us from talking about racial and gender justice in schools. It is important for all students to discuss racial and gender justice by acknowledging the impact and by taking action. There are opportunities to talk about racial and gender justice in younger grades and in various subject areas beyond Social Studies and Ethnic … Read More
Show 104: Creating Partnerships to Help Young Readers Grow
The success of a student requires a community effort. We need to help and best support our youngest learners, and sometimes, schools do not have all the resources they need. Reading Partners is an organization that can help support our young readers in partnership with the schools. [bctt tweet=”It’s amazing to see so many organizations available to schools and community … Read More
Positive School Culture Starts from the Top!
TL;DR: Make new hires feel welcome and make sure you have them added to school resources. Review expectations and make sure the school is set up for success second semester. Evaluate the school culture and get feedback from others. As we prepare for and begin the second half of the school year, this is a perfect time as a school … Read More
Asking for Help
TL;DR: Having clear expectations doesn’t mean you won’t need help. Be willing to ask students, teachers, and leaders for help. Know when to resolve issues on your own and when to reach out for support. Establishing expectations in a classroom is an incredibly important first step in building a community of learners. Whether that community will be together for the … Read More
A Better Way to Practice Morning Routines
TL;DR: Taking time for yourself, journaling, and establishing routines with goals and priorities are great ways to take care of yourself. Put together a plan for successful routines. Tre recently joined Rae and Brad on the Sunday Weekly Warm-up to discuss adult SEL. Click here to watch! Have you heard of the meditations of Marcus Aurelius? A series of personal … Read More