The teachers, leaders, and schools that understand this win. They understand relationships drive people and people drive outcomes. The teachers who focus on authority, punishment and control lose. I want you to WIN. Be relational. (2/2)
We educate in a new era. Students used to consistently respond to authority and rules. We see that rules without relationships lead to classroom chaos. We now educate in the relational era. (1/2)
When schools support mental health:
π Academic outcomes improve
β¬οΈ Discipline referrals are reduced
π§βπ Both attendance & graduation rates increase
Here's how your school can support students' mental well-being: https://t.co/JvTdA0BBbP
#MondayMotivation#MentalHealthMonday
@mrandmrsallen @FixingEducation Great question! The fact is, students are motivated. They love things that interest them. The challenge is connecting student choice with mandated curriculum.
Mississippi teen Demi Johnson receives National Geographic award for plan to save Mississippiβs oyster reef population
The ninth grader has produced 1,100 oysters that will in turn spawn millions of larvae into the ecosystem, a huge ecological impact https://t.co/lftE8nPnQk
βThe role of the artist is exactly the same as the role of the lover. If I love you, I have to make you conscious of the things you donβt see.β
β James Baldwin
via 5-Bullet Friday (https://t.co/yjlCUiPjyQ) from @tferriss
Thanks to Indiana Youth Institute for creating time/space for collaboration. Enjoyed teaching Relational Equity!!! Also got to see my dear brother @FredYeakey!
@PrincipalKafele told us in New York to be an EQUITY Mindset Teacher! Our students are asking to be seen, heard, and valued. Combine this with the Emotional Practice work from @DrBDinkins and you can change the world!
Chirp Chirp! Ball State Homecoming 2023!
Shout out to Debbie Roberts, @SalloumSerena and the @ballstatetc for hosting one of many awesome homecoming events!
#ballstate
Thank you @AssocTeacherEd . Honored to share my Relational Equity framework with fellow educators at the 2023 Fall Conference. Shout out to Tara Cocanower @T_Cocanower- 2023 Indiana Teacher of the Year!