Shared Vision for Readiness Archives – Page 6 of 11

Diverse group of teens rally for stopping climate change; female student at the front of the group speaks into a megaphone while others hold signs.

Capstone Passion Project: Empowering Students to Contribute Their Passions to Their Community

During a Crowdsource Coffee on February 8, 2023, Chris McAdoo, Principal at Santa Fe South Pathways Middle College, shared this high school capstone p…

Inflexion February 24, 2023

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Diverse group of young adults stands against a brick wall, smiling and looking at their phones, taking selfies, and talking.

Communicating With Gen Z: Responding to the Evolving Communication Needs of Students

A 2019 study on workplace readiness surveyed over 3,000 members of Generation Z (Gen Z), or those born between approximately 1996-2010. Respondents fe…

Inflexion February 24, 2023

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Diverse group of children with their arms stretched up in the air.

Elevating Diverse Student Voices: Empower Student Engagement and Agency

During a Crowdsource Coffee on December 7, 2023, Portico leaders, coaches, and facilitators shared their experiences and discussed new ideas for how …

Inflexion February 23, 2023

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Diverse group of smiling high school students sitting in front of a row of computers.

Portico Student Experience Survey: Measuring Belonging, Connection, Engagement

Let’s move away from an environment where kids are sorted, packaged, and labeled based on the perceptions of adults that barely knew them. Readiness…

Matt Coleman February 21, 2023

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Two teen girls looking at each other talking and smiling, one with a happily surprised expression.

Compliment Activity: Create a Caring Campus Community from Day One

This activity was shared by the former principal of Oceanview High School, Courtney Spelber (Huntington Beach Union High School District), in a Crowds…

Inflexion February 15, 2023

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Diverse group of teachers wearing matching shirts

Staff Maxims T-Shirts: Foster a Sense of Connection and Community with Staff and Students

This activity was shared by Todd Miller, superintendent at Santiam Canyon School District, in a Crowdsource Webinar on October 20, 2022. School ident…

Inflexion February 14, 2023

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Four young adults smile as they look at a glass wall of yellow sticky notes.

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…

Inflexion February 14, 2023

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Diverse group of elementary students in matching white tee shirts and their white female teacher stand with their arms outstretched smiling with school pride.

Maximize Your School Identity Work: 5 Benefits of School Identity Work

Use this resource to evaluate and reflect on how you're maximizing the benefits of your school's identity work, and then create an action plan for are…

Inflexion February 3, 2023

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Diverse group of teachers, parents, and elementary students sit in a discussion circle smiling and laughing.

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…

Inflexion February 3, 2023

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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…

Vanessa Brazil December 28, 2022

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