TL;DR: Sometimes we struggle and need to put in greater effort in order to feel aligned, content, and balanced. Happiness is a discipline. We may be feeling nervous about returning to school, but remember love this school year. People remember us for the way we love. So as we begin a new school year, we can love our students, colleagues, … Read More
EP72: Access is NOT Equity when it Comes to Family Engagement
In Episode 72 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about barriers to Family Engagement in schools. Infusing a few personal anecdotes and research on the topic, the duo deep dives into the conversation about what prevents families in our communities from not only participating, but engaging with the school community. They move from talking about parent Involvement to … Read More
Stretching and Serving Family Meals #TeachTasty
In This Post: The importance of stretching meals & saving money during this time of quarantine. A fun recipe to make at home, complete with teachable moments! If your school district is similar to ours or you are in home school situation, your kids are home for the next few weeks. Some colleges are closing their doors and moving online … Read More
Maintaining Positive Culture Even When Apart
TL;DR: Classroom culture is something we all work hard to build and maintain. Steps and ideas to cultivate our classroom culture, even while apart. Realistic ideas and suggestions to connect with students, staff, and families from home. Classroom and school culture are massive components of our jobs as educators. It’s vital that we cultivate an environment where our students and … Read More