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A Plea to Families of Children in School
Dear Families (Parents & Guardians), I am a principal of an elementary school. Every single day I see teachers and teacher assistants who give their very best to kids…lots of them. …
Repair: Relationship Restoration in Response to Student Decisions
“It’s relationships, not programs that change children…Young people thrive when adults care about them on a one-to-one level, and when they have a sense of belonging to a caring community.” …
Making the Most out of Conferences with Families
It comes around twice a year for most schools…parent teacher conferences. Some are student led, some are teacher led, and some are parent led. They may occur in the evenings, …
From the Mouths of Babes Comes Perspective
Over the 18 years I have served in education, I have collected pieces of conversations that grounded me in my beliefs and values in the profession. I have written hundreds …
Connecting for Kids
What do you do when you are trying to do what’s best for kids? We CONNECT. We connect with kids. We connect with parents and families. We connect as teachers. …
Learning and Leading: A Joyful Leader's Journey 