Celebrate Progress as Excellence: Encouraging Growth Mindsets & Inclusion
This classroom/school activity was inspired by the former principal of Martin Luther King, Jr. Junior High School, Angela Stevens-Stevenson, in a Crow…
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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…
7 Strategies for Building Trust in Working Relationships: Survey and Reflect on Your Relationship-Building Skills
Use this resource to evaluate, survey, and reflect on your own relationship-building skills as a leader, and then commit to an action plan for self-im…
Foster Community Engagement: Address 6 Root Causes That Get in the Way
Educators know community engagement is crucial for school and student success, but many struggle with getting past the various barriers they face. The…
You Belong Here: Making Sure Each Student Is Known
It's not news to educators that students who feel they belong within a school community are more successful both in and out of school. But knowing som…
7 Strategies for Building Trust in Working Relationships
Roosevelt Middle School principal at Vista Unified School District, Amy Zilk, knows that a new leadership role is both rewarding and challenging. One …
5 Benefits of School Identity Work
During a Portico Crowdsource on October 20, 2022, Santiam Canyon Superintendent, Todd Miller, shared some insights about the importance of school iden…
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…
PBIS: Building a Schoolwide System Around Shared Identity & Expectations
To meet one of the major goals of the Santa Ana Unified School District, Valley High School, in partnership with Carmen Gelman, was challenged to get …
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 …