Making phone calls to parents can be challenging for educators, but they are essential for building trust and supporting student success. Approaching these calls with confidence and care can be easier said than done... so here are some practical tips to make these calls more effective and less stressful. Build Positive Relationships Early Making positive connections with families before any difficult conversations makes a big difference. Send notes home about good work, celeb

I am deeply torn about how schools should move forward this Fall.

Getting on the Same Page Parents and lawmakers alike are yearning for a way to address the missed academic and developmental...

This year, countless educators will be tasked (formally or informally) with teaching civic engagement and political identity development...

A reflection on my first year of teaching after being historically flipped upside down by COVID-19. What do a stray dog and a national...

Years ago I attended a panel discussion comprised of local principals and administrators. We had the opportunity to ask them about their...

2020 is upon us, which means people are considering their resolutions for this year. Maybe the dawning of the decade will finally push us...

Its here. Winter break is finally here, and we all could not be more excited. On the surface, we see that this winter break might be spent..

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