There were plenty of hugs, high fives and happy staff today as we kicked off the 2024-25 school year! Staff, administrators and teachers came together to enjoy breakfast and catch up with colleagues before they headed back to their buildings to prepare to welcome students this Thursday.
Eagles, we can't wait to see you next! #goeagles 💙🦅
School’s out for summer in our neck of the woods!🏝️ Whether you’ve wrapped up or still have a few days left, congratulations to all of our teachers, admins, and staff on another fantastic school year. 🍎📚 What’s on your summer agenda? Let us know your goals down below! ☀️⬇️
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Traditionally August is Back-To-School month, though quite a few school districts in the valley started as early as mid-July. Regardless of when you started, we hope it's going well! Have you seen our discounts for teachers and students? @crawfordsautorepair #backtoschool#teacherdiscount#studentdiscount#autorepairdiscount#autorepaircoupon
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I’ve had this Four Corners episode on my watch list for a while. I’ve held off because I knew how personally upsetting I’d find it and because of how close it hits home as a parent.
As a teacher and school leader I remember clearly those children who struggled with coming and being in school - the layers of trauma from that daily struggle for the whole family unit are real for many. I also know I’ve not always had the understanding and deep empathy for those families as I do today.
I feel troubled by attendance as a competition in schools: morning tea with the principal for perfect attendees, weekly winners of the Come-along Cup trophy at assembly etc. I’ve seen the glaring, accusatory eyes towards those students who make it to school after days away because they’ve impacted the attendance data and chance of winning a prize. Can you imagine the shame, further trauma, greater likelihood of more absenteeism?
There are many ‘accidental’ homeschoolers out there where families don’t have any options other than to homeschool their child/ren because schools struggle to cater for them.
Things are changing/awareness is growing and there are some wonderful examples of success and many extraordinary teachers out there but much more is needed.
Simply making it to school and masking for the day is not the aim, it’s not the win. The win happens when students go to school in conditions where they can thrive and not be further negatively impacted from the experience.