With all the changes happening everyday family engagement is moving to the for front of everyone’s mind. We can’t just inform parents of our discussions we must include them as vital members of the school community. Schools must create a partnership with family and communities as we all navigate these difficult times. It is important … Read more
Embedding Inclusive Practices. When you think about inclusion, what comes to mind? You may think first of including everyone in an educational setting. Good start. What does that look like? Maybe it is making sure you do not forget to invite the students with disabilities to the assembly, making sure the speaker is loud enough … Read more
5 Reasons Why Student-Teacher Relationships are Important (thank you to albert.io) Relationship building with students has been shown to be instrumental in student success, and it may be one of the most underrated skills for educators today. Here are a few reasons why student-teacher relationships are important: 1. Building positive relationships with students can lead … Read more
School Report Cards The 2020 Ohio School Report Cards which serve as the basis for the state’s accountability system for schools and districts, will not feature letter grades. The change follows the passage of a coronavirus response measure (HB 197) prohibiting ODE from issuing report card grades for the 2019-20 school year and barring related … Read more