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Strategies to Build School-Family Partnerships

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 …

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Summer Break Success: How Routines Empower Growth and Connection

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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Transitions can be hard. How to make them easier.

“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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Gain Perspective by Mapping Data

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.

How Does Developmental Stage Inform Connections with Students?

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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Invite Student Voice and Develop a Shared Vision.

Create a Collaborative Agreement. Also called a Full Value Contract or Group Norms, a Collaborative Agreement invites all members of a community to express their goals and expected behaviors. In its simplest form: Frame the context with a vision statement or set of core values. Collectively brainstorm behaviors and/or goals that align with those ideals. Organize the brainstorm into positively …

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