Increasing family involvement with school is essential for creating a supportive educational environment. Family involvement supports regular school attendance. Here are 8 strategies to help boost family engagement: Remember, the key to successful parent involvement is maintaining open and transparent communication, offering a variety of engagement opportunities, and recognizing and valuing the contributions of families …
Hey there, fellow educators! Can you believe it’s that time of the year again? Yep, the bell is about to ring, and we’re all geared up to welcome our new students with open arms and eager minds. But you know what? There’s a game-changing practice that holds immense potential for transforming the entire school year: …
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Routines Matter Summer vacation is finally here, and it’s time for some well-deserved fun, exploration, and relaxation. Whether juggling our own kids during summer break, running a camp, or holding down the fort in an early learning setting, we have the opportunity to create a positive and empowering routine during school breaks. In this blog …
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“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” Maya Angelou In Maine, there are only a handful of days before Summer Break. Educators are winding down lessons, schools are hosting field days, and students are graduating. The end of the school year might be a relief and signal …
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Understanding the group process can help you create a positive and collaborative classroom environment where students feel supported and empowered to work together towards their goals. The group process is a series of stages that a group goes through as it develops and functions. These stages include forming, storming, norming, performing, culmination, and adjourning. To …
Whether it’s a tricky commute down muddy secondary roads to the closest bus stop or a bus route cancellation because of a driver shortage, traveling between home to school can be a barrier to student attendance.
Creating strong connections with students is crucial for building a positive learning environment and academic success. Different age groups require different strategies. Younger students benefit from opportunities to play and build independence. Middle schoolers require authenticity and opportunities for self-expression. With high school students, educators should support future goal setting and use real-world examples. Here …
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Recent research has demonstrated that frequent and effective communication between teachers and parents can be a key factor in improving student attendance.
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In the first blog post, we described how to create a community agreement or shared vision for the year. Now is a fantastic time to check in on it. Here are three ways to revisit the vision: Take Pictures: Ask students to take photos of things that are working (or not working). Share photos and …
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