Thank you @AfeniMills This needs to be shared far and wide. Every educator needs to hear this, read this, and internalize this so that we can grow, learn, and recognize our own implicit biases in the classroom. teachingwhilewhite.org/blog/β¦
Congrats to Principal Lewis who participated and completed the Citizens Fire Academy the last 6 weeks at West Webster Fire Department. @Englishvillage2@GreeceCentral
Our 1st after school open mic! The ODY Community Schools team is always at work trying to make our building a welcoming space for our scholars! Special shout out to Mr. Boykins who served as host! @GCSDcommschools@CHepburnChange@k_sper211@msgabbygraves
It starts with us."
Approaching discipline with a restorative mindset.
Infused trauma informed/ responsive principles.
Repair after a rupture.
Use time in, instead of time out.
Our aim is to help our young people regulate their nervous systems and regulate themselves.π§ π±
Check-ins are a game changer for student focus! π― Students can track their goals, strategies, and progress with a simple format. It helps teachers connect and support those who need it most. Let's empower our learners! #Education#StudentSuccess β¨
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Choice is a powerful motivator! π€
Check out my breakdown of the various types of choice boards you can design in your classroom to meet a range of objectives: bit.ly/4fsQmAW#elemchat#k12
Ready to enhance #STEAM learning? π Explore 60 apps designed to boost creativity and critical thinking in your classroom! From coding to art, these tools provide engaging hands-on experiences.
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πβ¨ Excited to share a new approach for differentiating vocabulary instruction! Weβll engage students with varied levels & activities based on Bloom's Taxonomy. Let's track their progress & personalize learning! Share your strategies!
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The homecoming dances were a big hit! Thank you to all our chaperones! Thanks to DJ Kenzo! And an extra special thanks to PTSA President Nichole Siwicki, who put in so much work to make this night possible!! π€π #WeAreOdyssey@CHepburnChange@msgabbygraves
π¬ Empower your students with student-led discussion strategies! π£οΈβ¨ These techniques promote critical thinking and collaboration while allowing learners to take ownership of their discussions.
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Community school coordinators work with the principal and the rest of the school community to develop a vision and goals for the school, student and family well-being, and student learning. #CoordinatorsRock
Explore the #CSForward framework: bit.ly/3X0rhUs
ALT Alt text: A colorful wheel highlights the Essentials for Community School Transformation: a dark blue outer band describes the supportive infrastructure (sustainable resources, shared governance structures, etc.). Within that, a light blue band describes the key practices: Powerful student and family engagement; collaborative leadership and shared power and voice; expanded and enriched learning opportunities; rigorous, community-connected classroom instruction; culture of belonging, safety, and care; integrated systems of support. Within that, a teal band describes the enabling conditions (trusting relationships, shared vision, etc.) and an orange band describes who drives the work (school staff & coordinators, youth & families, community partners). At the center, highlighted in yellow is why we do this work: so all students flourish in thriving school communities.