The Power of Home Visits

Suzanne RogersBlog, Connect Better, Lead Better

TL;DR: Home visits benefit students by improving behavior, academic performance, and test scores while fostering trust and respect. Parents benefit from home visits through reassurance, trust-building, and consistent communication about their child’s progress. Teachers experience positive changes in student attitudes, increased confidence, and personal fulfillment, leading to stronger relationships with both students and parents. At LISA Academy, we believe that … Read More

Bringing Parents And Community Members Into Our Schools To Help with Nicole Hill

Kyle HillXhausted Educators Podcast

Our schools need help. Tackling academic concerns, behavior support, social-emotional challenges, and mental health is too much to handle at just the school level. This is why bringing in parents and community members into the school is essential. In this episode, Nicole Hill (yep – Kyle’s amazing wife) shares her ideas of how everyone can work together for the benefit … Read More

Supporting Students And Staff Who Have Experienced Trauma

Kyle HillXhausted Educators Podcast

In this 2nd part of Jacob Chastain’s interview, he dives into how he works to support students and staff who have experienced trauma in their lives. Connect with Jacob @heychastain on Instagram, @jacobchastain on Twitter Check out Jacob’s podcasts here: Teach Me, Teacher – https://open.spotify.com/show/4ItuFIErNUv7jpNVeeWMAX?si=55bb5da80d164b94 Craft & Draft – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-draft/id1530648792 Be sure to check out Jacob’s new book ‘Writefully Empowered … Read More

Who Owns Your School’s Narrative?

Steven WeberBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Principals and school staff should search social media on a regular basis to analyze the message(s) students, families, and stakeholders are sharing about the school and its image. Learn how to positively contribute to that narrative by having a plan and including many voices. Communicate enough positive messages on a regular basis so that a negative post won’t ruin … Read More