It was a great day of learning restorative practices UCF with future educators! 🍎

Reading fiction has small but meaningful benefits for empathy.

70 experiments: concern for and understanding of others grow more through reading novels than watching shows and movies.

Immersion in words about imaginary worlds can help us see realities beyond our own.

Building community and strengthening relationships one circle at a time at Red Bug! #RPinSCPS

I think principals should connect with kids… but they should also connect with teachers. Teachers need their support and encouragement too.

Who are you empowering & promoting?

Love this! 🗝

Economists calculated the costs and benefits of homework and extracurriculars. They found troubling mental health costs. Jill Barshay The Hechinger Report

Overscheduling kids’ lives causes depression and anxiety, study finds
kqed.org/mindshift/6305…

Effective leaders cultivate relationships.

By #HighSchool , especially grades 11 and 12, “most students have been trained to sit, stay, & listen at school,” writes Eng. teacher Darcy Bakkegard

High school students need help “reconnecting w/ the joy & #play inherent in authentic learning.”

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Circles work!

A teacher is not just a teacher, a para is not just a para, a bus driver is not just a bus driver, and same for custodians, front office, cafeteria workers, etc. Everyone in the building is amazing and brings their unique talents to connect, care, and help students succeed!

Choose people wisely! 🙌
🌐 teachergoals.com

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I remember every compliment…so do our students, teachers, administrators and support staff!

If we don't start taking care of our teachers, soon there's going to be no one left to take care of our students.

LOVE this! When we take care of the teachers, they will take care of the students!

Listening skills are important for communicating and our relationships.

Ideas: The Coaching Manual by Julie Starr
Sketchnote: Dr Hayley Lewis

Education has always seemed to be focused on fixing teachers. Teachers don’t need to be fixed, but they do need to be supported, encouraged, & appreciated. Thank you to all the leaders who treat them this way.

Leaders, when is the last time you asked these to teachers and staff?
How are you doing?
Are you taking care of yourself?
How is your family?
Is there anything positive or exciting going on in your life?
How can I best support you right now?
#RelationshipsFirst