TL;DR: Great teachers use conferences as an opportunity to talk about any changes since the last parent contact. Conferences are an outstanding opportunity to confirm the preferred communication method of the parent. Parents and teachers should partner together to create a plan to help the student. Share who the student is when their parents aren’t around—what is their character? 7 … Read More
Telling vs. Teaching
TL;DR: Telling is the feeding of information without any real background of what students are doing or why. Teaching is giving context, explaining the “why” and “how” of what you want students to know. More learning happens through the process of teaching. An example of telling vs. teaching is explained. In a recent conversation with one of my teachers, I … Read More
Parents as Teachers: Viewing Children through the Lens of the Teacher
TL;DR: As teachers, you get the best version of the students. The way you interact with parents greatly affects their home life. While the parent-teacher relationship can be complicated, remember that both parties are acting in the best interest of the student. Communication and compromise are key in order to mutually help the student. Building a strong parent-teacher relationship raises … Read More
Time to Go Live
TL;DR: Go live to communicate with stakeholders by matching the platform of your audience, having a plan, and promoting your event. Promote your event by sharing what the topic is and who the guests are. Share a live teaser shortly before the event begins to engage your audience. Be Available for Questions – Go Live It is important for school … Read More
Posting in a Pandemic
TL;DR: Positivity is important when communicating with families; however, in order to stay authentic, one should not be excessively positive. Tell the whole story, be honest and vulnerable, and prepare for a two-way dialogue when communicating with stakeholders. Posting in a Pandemic: Excessive Positivity Isn’t Always Authentic Leaders inspire vision and confidence in their organization, and schools are no different. … Read More
