Getting to Really Know Each Other Through Inquiry: Activity with Staff and Students
This activity was shared by the former principal of Oceanview High School, Courtney Spelber (Huntington Beach Union High School District), in a Crowds…
Component: Student Empowerment
Each and every student has agency and autonomy in their learning journey.
Use Another Word: Incorporating Student Voice in Key Decisions at All Levels
When Carmen Gelman—Ms. G to her students—arrived at Springfield High School as the new assistant principal, racial tension filled the campus and f…
Secondary Gratitude Activity: Foster a Sense of Gratitude With Your Students
Take a moment in the day to examine and discuss gratitude to students. This activity allows us to gain more insight into what brings them joy and has …
Passion. Pride. Promise. Two Leaders Help Pave the Way for Their Students & Communities
Tucked away in the hills of rural western Oregon, the Vernonia and Gaston school districts defy many of the stereotypes most of us hold when we think …
Student Voice & Choice: Increase Student Agency and Ownership of Learning
This short video and brief reflection activity can assist you in leading conversations about ways to increase student agency and ownership of learning…
Holistic Student Empowerment: Letting Student Voice Lead the Way
This resource provides research and ideas from trauma-responsive schools connected through the "Rural Vitality Lab" based in Maine and explains the li…
Historically Responsive Literacy Framework: Cultivating Holistic Learners & Citizens
In this interview, Gholdy Muhammad explains elements of his Historically Responsive Literacy Framework. It explores the questions of: How does our cur…
Culturally Responsive Teaching: Ensuring ALL Students Learning & “Ready for Rigor”
Culturally responsive teaching (CRT) is often and understandably confused with other educational practices and models such as multicultural education,…
Celebrate Student Assets: Understanding the Different Types of Human Capital
Educators may have a habit of looking at students through the lens of what is missing, or what isn't fair in their lives (the deficit perspective). Ex…
Develop Student Communication & Advocacy Skills: Help Your Students Understand Tattling vs Telling
Helping students recognize the difference between tattling and telling is a complicated dance that requires direct instruction, practice, and ongoing …