Let's clear up this "Relationships before Rigor" stuff.
It is really, "Rigor because of Relationships."
Rigor & high expectations (academic & behavioral) are possible & effective when there are Relationships establishing trust & belonging.
Crosswalk Duty on the final day before Thanksgiving break!
We are grateful for our staff members who do this everyday....so we gave them the day off!!
It was cold! Hahaha! Drifter Pride!
"The man in the arena" - Roosevelt, 1910. Happy to have gained a friend and to have helped create a better CBHS as your Assistant Principal. I know you will continue doing amazing things. @MrScottLush#mylastHSgraduation
This article describes the three prerequisites you must consider to successfully implement standards-based or competency-based grading reforms!
https://t.co/ckW7DHCVLI
Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I'll show you someone who has overcome adversity.
Congrats @MrScottLush
On completing the SURN principal academy! #SURNPA23
Enrollment in fine arts courses for multiple years in high school has been correlated to reduced chronic absenteeism rates of Virginia students. In March, VDOE celebrates the positive impact of arts education. #AttendanceMattersVA
A simple question that can prevent a lot of future headaches:
What is not being said right now that needs to be said?
What problems could we avoid in the future, if only we had the courage to talk about them now?
"You won't always get what you strive for, but you will definitely get what you settle for. You won't magically outperform your standards."
-@JamesClear
We spend 50% more hours in school than Finland. They have NO standardized tests until PISA in HS and they outperform us every time. They have multiple recesses daily, & options like crafts, home Ec, PE, Arts. etc. And teachers have more control over teaching than politicians!