TL;DR: Veterans Day in K-12 schools promotes gratitude, patriotism, and civic responsibility. Engagement Activities: Veteran speakers, flag ceremonies, and service projects create meaningful connections. Long-term Benefits: Honoring veterans builds empathy, historical knowledge, and future leadership skills. Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11th, honors the brave men and women who served in the U.S. military. While it’s a federal holiday, … Read More
What Does It Take To Lead?
TL;DR: To inspire the next generation of leaders, there are a number of skills that we must foster in the classroom. Have convictions, live with integrity, work on your communication skills, be self-aware, make adjustments when needed, encourage innovation, and be civic-minded. What makes a leader a good leader? It’s easy to point out an ineffective leader, along with exactly … Read More
The Power of Empowerment
TL;DR: Teachers need to take a step into their students’ reality to truly understand them and see the world from their perspective. All students have the capability of being leaders in the classroom. The power of empowerment means encouraging our students to love themselves and be whatever they seek out to be. What does empowerment look like in your classroom? … Read More