School Climate and Culture

State Test Stress Management

Teach Kids to Handle State Test Stress

In our relentless efforts to prepare students for state testing, it is crucial to acknowledge that success encompasses more than just acquiring subject knowledge.  Success encompasses more than just students taking state tests without becoming overwhelmed. While managing stress during state testing is essential, true success goes beyond that. Success includes students feeling confident in …

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professional development for teachers

Professional Development for Teachers

Professional learning is an integral part of school culture and developing staff. Summer is a great time to reflect and revitalize yourself as an educator.  One area that applies to both of these is professional development.  Even though we know professional learning is important, a 2013 report on professional development (PD) by the National School Boards …

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School Culture and social emotional learning

Elevating School Climate and Culture with Social Emotional Learning

What is Social Emotional Learning? Social Emotional Learning and school climate and culture are directly related.  But how can we work smart and not hard to improve both?  One of the biggest trends in education today is Social and Emotional Learning.  These concepts were labeled as character education in the past.  It may have been …

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