Most of the greatness that occurs in the classroom is not measurable on a standardized tests. A student finally getting a concept. Making friends in play & recess. Having teachers who genuinely care about them and help them become their best. Who value & believe in them.
Elementary students should not be taking standardized tests because testing becomes the focus of education instead of learning. We take away their creative genius and excitement of learning, playing, & creating. We develop test takers instead of problem solvers and innovators.
Building relationships doesn't just help with behavior in the classroom, but students also work harder for teachers they respect and know care about them too. Relationships before rigor.
The more you like kids, the more they like you.
Why does that matter?
Typically… stronger relationships lead to stronger learning.
In schools… learning is the goal.
If I have a concern about something at my kid’s school… I should:
A. Post about it on social media
OR
B. Contact someone at the
school who can actually do
something about it
(I’m gonna go with B!)