Develop Students' Inner Voice and Help Create Effective Learning Habits
There are several common responses that teachers receive when they ask the class a question. Sometimes students will respond quickly with the first thing that comes to their head and other times the default is "I don't know." Students tell themselves, "I can't" without even trying.
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Use Restorative Practices to Build Schoolwide Policies That Work for Everyone
How can we, as educators, make an impact on student performance in our buildings? No one can be anywhere all at once, so schools adopt and create schoolwide policies that everyone in the building is to follow. The problem is that policies that address the entire school often miss individual...
7 School Discipline Myths and How to Hack Them
School discipline is a complex issue, and there are many myths that surround it. These myths can lead to ineffective discipline practices that can actually harm students. In this article, we will explore 7 of the most common school discipline myths and how to hack them.
Myth #1: Suspension and...
Extinguish Shame And Cultivate Compassionate Classrooms
Teachers are quick to judge students. It's human nature. We see students every day, and we make assumptions about them based on their appearance, their behavior, and their academic performance. We may think that a student is lazy, disruptive, or unintelligent, but these judgments are often...
Understanding Students Socially And Emotionally Is More Important Than Ever
In education, academics have long been the primary focus. However, an increasing recognition of the importance of social and emotional well-being has led educators to realize that understanding where students are socially and emotionally is just as vital as assessing their academic progress. In...
Humanizing Your Data: These Are Our Students, Not Stats
In today's world, data is king. We use data to make decisions about everything from what products to buy to where to send our kids to school. But what happens when we start to see students as data points instead of people?
The Pressure to Provide
We always read articles or books about...
3 Culturally Inclusive Skills That All Students And Teachers Should Have
In today's increasingly diverse world, it is more important than ever for students to be culturally aware, culturally sensitive, and have strong intercultural communication skills both within and outside the classroom. School leaders can play a key role in helping students develop these...
Deficit Thinking: A Barrier To Success
As education continues to change rapidly, it is essential to critically examine our perspectives on students' abilities and potential. Unfortunately, deficit thinking, a mindset that focuses on students' shortcomings rather than their strengths, has long plagued educational...
Teaching Inclusivity Using Student-Centered Learning Activities
In today's increasingly diverse classrooms, it is more important than ever for teachers to be culturally inclusive. This means creating a learning environment where all students feel welcome, respected, and valued, regardless of their background or culture.
One way to create a culturally...
We Cannot Be Inclusive Without Designing Accessible Instruction
By Kendra Nalubega-Booker
As educators and leaders, we can all agree that accessibility is essential for creating equitable and inclusive learning environments. Supporting the abilities of all students, regardless of their physical and mental abilities, requires access to learning materials,...
