Universal Practices Archives

Open Lines of Communication: Hold Authentic Spaces to Gather Feedback and Have Brave Conversations

Open lines of communication to create brave spaces for your staff, students, and community to share their excitement, hesitations, and to crowdsource …

Ling Deng July 17, 2024

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Building Readiness Together through Learning Walks

This workshop explores two powerful tools for fostering a cohesive and readiness-focused learning environment: Common Language and Learning Walks.

Moving From Control to Connection: 5 Steps to Build Authentic Relationships With Your Students.

In our fast-paced and interconnected world, the traditional approach of trying to control every aspect of our lives and the people around us can lead …

Meaningful Endings Inward-Outward Activity

This brief, yet powerful, closing activity not only offers a clear end to your gathering/meeting/training/activity/etc., but it provides participants …

Brandi Peterson June 21, 2023

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Culture at the Core: How North Valley’s Monthly Themes Reinforce Maxims to Unify the School Community

During a Crowdsource on March 18, 2023, Erik Lathen, Principal of North Valley High School in Grants Pass, Oregon, shared how he's putting their maxi…

Lydia Henning May 25, 2023

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