The surest way to improve a school is for the people in the school to work on improving themselves.

Questions I constantly ask myself when dealing with students are: Is THIS the battle I want to give my all to? Is THIS situation worth all of my energy? Is THIS the moment that will define us? The answers show what I prioritize, and either drive or diminish the relationship.

Teachers DO NOT feel like you are making up or catching up anything this fall. Otherwise you will jump right into curriculum without building strong relationships, establishing routines, or developing expectations which will all actually helps the students be more successful.

Peace is knowing that regardless of what they say about you, it’s IMPOSSIBLE for them to steal your joy.

Isn’t this great 👇 relations are central to learning and wellbeing and communication central to relationships

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Students need consistent expectations. Students also need consistent relationships. Never forget that what you teach is less important than who you teach.

Students should be taught intelligence isn't something you are always born with. It's also EARNED when YOU: •Read A LOT •LOVE making mistakes •See VALUE in all types of knowledge •Work VERY, VERY hard •Hang around other people who do the same

Focus on connections before content! Love who you teach!

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A2: When students are engaged, they will work harder. When they are simply compliant, they often do the bare minimum to satisfy the teacher. #g2great

Taft High School Future Class of 2026: Please see our admission page for updates on enrollment! tafthighschool.org/apps/pages/ind… Network1CPS Ebinger School Serena P-K Jeff Finelli Julie McGlade Principal Lara Beaubien Elementary Bob Guercio Jr Canty School Dr. Puckett Jason Major

It’s beyond time to rid schools of behavior charts of any kind—digital or posted on the wall. Public displays of mistakes are not motivating. Adults couldn’t thrive in an environment where that is routine. How can we expect young people to?

We don't learn much when things go right. It's when things go wrong that we learn the most.

How can you tell a story about something that isn't being acknowledged as really happening? How can you process the pain and loss of a mass health catastrophe in an environment where those in power keep telling the public that everything is fine and normal? 11/

All families have something in common — the love they share for one another! 🌈 Happy #PrideMonth!

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Want to read a book that's banned in your school or town? The Brooklyn Library is making electronic editions of banned books freely available to any American teenager. It's free. Via Wendy Suares📺

The best self-care flex is saying no, and then spending that time on making yourself happy. You are worth it #facts

Over 25 years and 1,000s employees, I've learned: Good bosses do some uncommon things. Here are the 11 of them you should copy: (1/x)