Category Archives: Schools

The Abundant Community and an Invitation…

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My last post talked about how schools can establish and encourage family and community support and input in schools. It has gotten me thinking about how I would define community generally, and what it would feel like if schools were places like I described in my post – where people can come with different backgrounds and influence and make a change together for all of the kids that attend. It also has me thinking about how I can do my part and help build the community that I described in schools. Continue reading →

What the Lorax Has to Say About School and Family Partnerships

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I was planning on writing about a completely different topic today – tune in for my future post about how schools can be places that help kids find and flourish in their “element” as described by Sir Ken Robinson.

Instead, I am writing about something that came up during a conversation that I had today, and reflection on many conversations that I have had with parents and teachers in the past. I just got off the phone with a friend of mine, and after an hour and a half-long conversation, I would feel remiss if I didn’t take this opportunity to write about it. Continue reading →

Happy New Year: Instructional Strategy Action Steps for Educators

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Schools are unique places to work. Twice a year they kick off a New Year…one in the fall as the school year begins and one that starts with the calendar year as winter break ends. Both times students come back excited and rested, anxious to be with their friends again – and hopefully ready and eager to learn. They also may come back needing a bit of adjustment and transition from vacation – but at least for the New Year in January, they know the routines and cast of characters that make up their school days. For the most part, they are able to pick up where they left off before their vacation. Continue reading →