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What distinguishes classroom participation, classroom involvement, and classroom interactions? As a team leader, I need to understand how to assess these aspects to better support my teachers and students.

We have had many intense and rich discussions about this important topic, amongst ourselves, which has brought in some incredibly interesting literature and research into the conversation. It reminded me of some of the tensions that have occurred in the United States as it relates to safety in our communities. The police are charged with enforcing the law. Some in our communities feel a lack of safety from those doing the policing. The response from some in those communities is to “defund the police.” Their point of view is that the current system is not working for the people and that the current model must change. Essentially, the police and community are doing what they are doing inside the polarity between maintaining continuity/stability, and the need for change/transformation. There is a wonderful story that was printed in the Oxford handbook of organizational paradox (2017) of a police chief in Charleston, South Carolina, who navigated this tension with a wonderful colleague and friend of mine, Margaret Siedler. The outcomes were transformational and as an example of what’s possible, when we trust people and the process outside of it either/or perspective alone. It is people who know a thing or two about education, as well as those being educated, and who are experiencing the system to join together in a spirited conversation about what’s working, what’s not, and how to best navigate in service of some greuter purpose that shared by the current system, and the desired future system. We can organize this wisdom together to develop strategies and approaches that serve everyone now, and in the future. My friend and colleague Dr. Samsr Ahmed has an incredible talent for convening key stakeholders with diverse perspectives and facilitating forward-focused conversations on challenging issues and opportunities. I always come out at the end of any process she leads a better person, more informed, and inspired about what is possible when we come together to organize our individual and collective wisdom. Margaret and Samar are two incredible leaders cut from the same cloth. If you would care to join us in this exploration/endeavor, we would welcome your contribution of wisdom and experience.

Read our blogs to discover new ideas and strategies you can use in your own teaching! All of our previous blogs can be found here: https://ow.ly/soZ950Ql6Eg #TeamRE #TeacherInspiration

Cracking first day back with the team. Discussions about staff well being goals led agreement that supporting and learning from each other is a must. Particularly pertinent as we navigate curriculum realignments and remember that to be good pratice it needs to be sustainable. This gem is an oldie but a goodie and applies to all teachers “ Find the Marigoldand be a marigold”🌸 https://lnkd.in/gepSb4Tq

Attention School Owners ! Here is the first in the series of tips for school improvement. . . . . #schoolleadership #schoolleaders #schoolmanagement #schoolowners #schoolheads #schoolimprovement

If you want to develop a sense of belonging on your school-based team, listen in as teachers from HSHMC discuss factors that fostered belonging on their team. https://lnkd.in/geZwXy-v #education #schoolteams #PLC #teachers #schoolleaders

What elements of curiosity, interest and passion have you and/or your team implemented that will give these students the agility they need to pursue their individual paths forward? Feel free to share in the comments

As a school administrator, I’m constantly looking for ways to empower students, teachers, and our community to reach their full potential. Dr Jo Boaler‘a “Limitless Mind” challenges us to examine our understanding how we can transform the way we approach learning and growth. Educators can support this mindse by: 🌟 Encouraging students to persevere through challenges 🌟 Creating a culture where effort and learning from mistakes are valued 🌟 Inspiring educators to innovate and collaborate The limits we often believe exist—whether awcademic or personal—can be overcome with the right mindset and support.

Empower student learning with these five invaluable tips! From fostering engagement to promoting active participation, these strategies are essential for creating a dynamic and effective learning environment. . . . . . . #StudentLearning #EducationTips #ActiveLearning #Engagement #TeachingStrategies

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