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Human Value of the Week: Impeccability Dearest Friends, This week we invite you to practice the value of Impeccability. Write these values and quotes on your board or slide deck to create connection and belonging. Universal Human Value: Truth Sub-Value: Impeccability Thought of the week: "Be Impeccable with your word" Objective: To own the power that your words have in impacting you and those around you. Choose words that will create the life you want to live. To learn more about practicing Education in Human Values to elevate social emotional wellbeing for teachers and students sign up for our mailing list: fhttps://lnkd.in/gJ4ufWHa

As teacher demands grow, how can they prioritise wellbeing in the curriculum without added complexity? In this episode of Talking Teaching, experts from the Faculty of Education's Centre for Wellbeing Science, Dr Rachel Colla and Dr Lara Mossman, sit down with host Dr Sophie Specjal PhD, to discuss how their framework helps educators integrate wellbeing into the core of teaching without added complexity. Tap through to listen → unimelb.me/48ulfll

A wonderful overview from the Minnesota Dept. of Education on Restorative Practices as the mindset is practiced with First Nations and Indigenous Peoples from around the world. Whether in Schools, Workplaces, or Community, this overview nurtures the root with the People most embodied in these ways . . . Take a look!

At Mass Insight Education & Research, our new Targeted Intervention: Chronic Absenteeism prioritizes the voices and experiences of students who are chronically absent, examines current school practices and their effectiveness in connecting with and re-engaging absent students, and takes a continuous improvement approach to implement field-tested and effective strategies. In just 6 months, you can have a Re-Engagement Guidebook that is specifically tailored to your unique local context. Message me or reach out to partner@massinsight.org to learn more!

Experts agree that the best way to take care of students is to make sure that the people who interact most with them are taking care of themselves. Read the white paper to learn why educator well-being Is paramount to creating a positive school culture. 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q02KPcmV0

As a principal for over a decade, Matthew Ebert has transformed the way schools engage with teachers. His TED Talk, originally titled, "Cultivating A Culture Of Care," is not just a presentation—it's a revolution in professional development. He’s pioneered a system where conversations replace presentations, and support supersedes standardization. His approach? It's about listening, really listening, to what educators need and then acting on it. If you're an educator or leader seeking practical strategies for nurturing a thriving school environment, you'll want to watch this talk!

Building a Stronger Case for Independent Reading at School: "[Independent Reading] serves as a complementary activity that enhances students’ engagement w/ reading, making it indispensable not only for supporting reading skill development but also for fostering a love of reading." https://lnkd.in/gGE7jDbj

I love this. And perhaps it provides food for thought as to what we measure and what success means in our education system. What we measure and celebrate is where we place our attention and energy. Are those the things that will prepare our kids the navigate the unmapped terrain of “the future”. Literacy and numeracy- yes all important and so are many, many other things that we don’t create time for in an already crammed curriculum. As I listen to this, I hear a call to reset and get clear on the purpose of education. The education system as a whole is dealing with far too much change. New initiatives being added on, and nothing being removed which creates a paradigm where it tries to be everything to everyone. When I ask parents and educators alike what the purpose of education is I get a million different responses…. There’s no congruence or clarity. I believe the system as a whole needs to pause, breathe and reset. Get all parts working synchronously for the same thing rather than all running their own agenda and pulling in different directions. With alignment comes CLEAR accountability and we simply don’t have that in our education system

📍How States Are Encouraging the Science of Reading…🧑🏼🏫 📒In the last decade, 47 states and the District of Columbia have passed was or policies to encourage Science of Reading or SoR-aligned practices. 📖Those efforts have generally focused on three areas: 1) teacher preparedness and licensure, 2) classroom practice, and 3) accountability and assessment. 📚At a time when political polarization is higher than ever, it is notable that support for these shifts cuts across traditional partisan and ideological lines. ❓How prepared is your team to teach using the Science of Reading practices? 🎉High-quality professional learning with coaching and modeling can ensure all staff feel well prepared! Thus ensuring all students learn to read confidently. Let’s connect! 👋🏾

Hey Educators! Are you looking for insights on what keeps teachers committed despite challenges? Check out this eye-opening study by Region 10 ESC’s Research and Evaluation Analyst, Dr. Kay Shurtleff. Discover the key factors driving teacher dedication and persistence in the classroom. Find out how a sense of purpose, the joy of working with kids, collegial connections, and professional growth play vital roles in teacher retention. Click the link to read the article and get inspired https://bit.ly/3RmYrNa