What is conformity in schools? Is that what we want in schools for everyone to conform? Does conformity produce creativity and innovation? Most schools state they want the students to be independent and creative thinkers. But we are not developing that in most schools. The article Education-The immense cost of Conformity. November 6, 2017. Here…
We as educators need to change education from the ground up. Statistics from the National Center for Education Statistics December 6, 2022, stated that as of October 2022 that 4% of all public schools’ teaching positions were vacant. The average public school had 2 openings. It also states that 18% of public schools had…
Saying no is a positive. Parents saying no to your child is a positive. When saying no you are setting limits and boundaries. It is important for children to have limits and boundaries. Most children also want structure in their life. Structure is needed in a child’s life. It creates expectations for the child to…
How to close out the year with your student’s parents. There are so many end-of-the-year activities in schools. Planning all the activities is time-consuming and exhausting. It is so important that administrators also address the end of the year with parents. Make sure you thank the parents for their support throughout the year. Ask the…
Administrators, teachers, and parents be on the lookout for signs in schools that show negativity. One article from ASCD by Alexa Epitropoulos was published on September 1, 2019. The title is 10 Signs of a Toxic School Culture. It talks about how to identify struggling school culture. In the article, one example of a toxic…
Teachers, how do you build relationships with your student’s parents? Research has shown positive relationships with parents improve a child’s work habits, attitudes toward school, and academics. Think about all the interactions that you have with your parents on a daily basis. Any interaction you have with families can build or damage your relationships with…
