One…… Graduation ceremonies have been held, report cards have been shared and the school year finds an end! It is time for a summer break to begin! Take some time to relax, enjoy time with family and friends. Listen to yourself and make a plan to begin self-care each day. Two… Take time to reflect, … Continue reading We Can with Two Rules Wednesday 11
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Two Rules: Feeling Safe-Feeling Good
The alarming statistics of school shootings in recent years highlight the urgent need to address the underlying issues that lead to such tragedies. While debates about gun rights and school safety measures are important, it is equally crucial to focus on prevention strategies that can make a lasting impact. One approach to promoting a safer … Continue reading Two Rules: Feeling Safe-Feeling Good
We Can with Two Rules Wednesday 10
Two Rules is all you need! Everyone will feel good about being here. Everyone will feel safe about being here. Helping you establish these two rules will ensure your focus on building a solid foundation for cultivating a nurturing, positive and achieving learning community. Will this make me or others feel good? Will this make … Continue reading We Can with Two Rules Wednesday 10
We Can with Two Rules Wednesday 9
New Rules? New Roles for Principals What does the job description for a school principal look like in 2023? A lot has changed since the beginning of this century. For most of the twentieth century, principals were taught that one of the most critical aspects of their job was managing the school building. Today, school … Continue reading We Can with Two Rules Wednesday 9
We can with Two Rules Wednesday 7
Two Rules is more than feeling good and feeling safe. As we continue to learn about how we put these in place, it is in how we present, prepare, and consistently do and say each day that the promises made in Two Rules are lived each day. Control is not something to fight for, but … Continue reading We can with Two Rules Wednesday 7
We Can with Two Rules Wednesday 6
Two Rules In my issue, We Can Wednesday with Two Rules 5; I focused on resilience for students. Resilience is an essential part of Two Rules, but not only for students. Teachers in our schools live each day with levels of stress we never imagined they would have decades ago. Teacher shortages, budget cuts, the … Continue reading We Can with Two Rules Wednesday 6
We Can with Two Rules Wednesday 5
Two Rules We have covered what the two rules are and the questions to ask. This is the foundation and beginning of building on so much more in our process of developing this philosophy. One of the skill sets is resilience. How can you build resilience? This is a skill set we work on all … Continue reading We Can with Two Rules Wednesday 5
We can Wednesday with Two Rules (4)
Two Rules Bringing Two Rules to your school is reinforced by recognizing the importance of building good habits. One concept I reinforced over and over with students was that when something becomes a habit, it can move you from where you are. A good habit can move you forward; a bad habit can have unpleasant … Continue reading We can Wednesday with Two Rules (4)
We Can Wednesday with TWO RULES (3)
Take Time I paused before writing this post as the news announced a shooting at Covenant School in Nashville. This is a private Presbyterian school tucked away with a winding road leading to it. The school is attached to the church, and the complex is beautiful from the pictures. However, those looking back as they … Continue reading We Can Wednesday with TWO RULES (3)
We Can Wednesday with TWO RULES (1)
Time for Change How many children feel like they cannot learn in our schools today? How many teachers feel like they cannot teach in our schools today? How many school leaders feel like they cannot lead our schools today? Why the questions? Why the disconnect? Why are we hearing this today? Are we hearing it? … Continue reading We Can Wednesday with TWO RULES (1)