Too often we forget to tell students, teachers, pa...

2011-11-29T06:08:06.296+05:30

Too often we forget to tell students, teachers, parents, and administrators that they matter. No only do they matter, but what they do each and every day matters. Over the years, the deepest connections I have made with students is when I have been one of the first people to teach them that they matter and they believe it. Each year there is that one kid that doesn't believe in himself or herself, and each year it becomes my goal to help that child see the endless possibilities that await them if they see the amazing potential locked inside of them. It begins by letting them know they matter. Standards and benchmarks are great for framing the conversation, but educators need to fill in the blanks by connecting to the heart and soul of the student. Only then will the culture truly begin to change.

Fantastic post my friend and for sharing Jabiz Rai...

2011-11-28T05:13:46.994+05:30

Fantastic post my friend and for sharing Jabiz Raisdana's post on culture. It is spot on; if we do not seek to change the culture in our schools and classrooms we will fail at achieving success we seek. Imagine what school would /could be like if we standardized and obsessed over mattering???

Thank you for bringing the possibility to our attention!

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Fantastic post my friend and for sharing Jabiz Rai...