TL;DR: Shutting down a student’s behaviour in the moment can be effective short term but damaging in the long run. Knowing my students and what they need to be their best selves is part of my mission. Addressing students’ behaviors privately and maintaining a trusting safe environment are essential in my classroom. Sailing My Own Ship: Am I doing it … Read More
Dare to Not Compare
TL;DR: Do our end-of-the-year awards always have the positive impact that we hope they do? In celebrating people as being the top performers, you put down the rest of the group. Avoid superlatives when praising someone. Compliment others without comparing. Awards: Don’t Compare As the end of the year approaches, educators are often tasked with selecting who gets which award … Read More
How To Develop Your Nonprofit Organization
TL;DR: The first step in starting a nonprofit is figuring out what services your program is going to offer. Second, choose your team and board. Make sure it is a diverse group that is passionate and represents your organization. Create your branding, and get your name out there. The three developmental phases in nonprofit are creating programs/services, picking your staff … Read More
Feeling Like You’re Valued
TL;DR: Accept appreciation from others no matter the time of year. Do what is best for you. Recognize your own value and remind yourself that YOU MATTER. This blog post will focus on accepting Random Acts of Kindness (RAKS). Read more about RAKS you can encourage your students to perform in my blog post from February: Random Acts of Kindness … Read More
Using the Expertise of Your School Team
TL;DR: Maximize the impact of school decisions. Have clear communication, an open mind, and a shared vision. Collaborate with others to solve problems, and involve staff, stakeholders, and students. Reach beyond your school for additional ideas and support. Erik joined Dave Schmittou on the Daily Drop In to talk about using the expertise of your school team. Click here to … Read More