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ALT "Every child has a story; so does every adult. Lead with empathy." —Principal Zac Bauermaster
ALT "Our job as educators isn't to predetermine what students are and are not capable of or what they will and will not do; it is to understand they are capable of more than we know and that with the right support, they'll accomplish more than we imagined possible." —Educator Michaela Keegan Jedele
ALT "You don’t have to be an expert in pedagogy to be an exceptional instructional leader. But you have to be an expert in connecting with teachers and curious about instruction, and have good conversations with teachers that promote self-reflection." —Educator Danny Steele
ALT Did You Know? Simple words of greetings and encouragement can dramatically improve classroom dynamics. A 2018 study found that welcoming students at the door increased academic engagement by 20 percentage points and reduced classroom disruptions by 9 percentage points. Likewise, a 2017 study concluded that prosocial activities like morning meetings can reduce disruptions by up to 75 percent. Source: Cook et al., 2018; Cook et al., 2019