Evaluate Systems & Structures That Support School Communities
During a Crowdsource on March 16, 2023, Anaheim Union High School District shared strategies for effectively engaging parents and family members. How …
Implementation Range: 90 minutes
Bonding Braid Activity: Fostering Staff Relationships That Students Prosper From
This staff activity was shared by the former principal of Martin Luther King, Jr. Junior High School, Angela Stevens-Stevenson, in a Crowdsource Webin…
Unpacking “All” Protocol: Making Sure We Actually Serve ALL Students
A foundational question we should be asking in education is: “What is our school doing to prepare ALL students?” In the following activity, you'l…
Above and Below the Surface Elements of a School Community: Understand & Evaluate Your School’s Community
There's a lot of talk about school community, climate, culture, and identity and how they're all so important. But what exactly are they and how can y…
Importance of Inclusiveness in Our School Identity: A Leadership Team Activity
The below activity will help you examine your leadership team makeup, decision-making practices and protocols, as well as communication strategies.
Add Critical Thinking to Your Classroom: Student Self-Monitoring Activities
Fun critical thinking activities to be used for student self monitoring exercises in conjunction with your curriculum. Included activities: Interactiv…
Conduct a Student Experience Story Guide With Your Students: Learn What Students Want from Their School Experience
The below activity provides a space for students to share their stories without interruption and preconceived notions of what teachers are "looking fo…
The 5 Whys Technique: Discover the Root of a Problem for Kaizen
Recurrent problems are often symptoms of deeper issues. Learn the 5 Whys technique to get to the root cause of a problem.
Teach Time Management: Help Students Develop 21st-Century Skills
Teach time management: Challenge students to use their time to do what matters most to them by using lesson plans like
this one from Harvard Graduate…
Help Students Be Life-Ready: Teach Collaboration and Teamwork
Provide opportunities for students to work on skills that teach collaboration and teamwork - two skillsets required for their future success in career…