A Warm Welcome: Ideas for Your Week of Welcome
The first days of school come with a familiar sense of urgency.
There are schedules to distribute, procedures to explain, materials to organize, stan…
Component: Relationship Supporting Structures
Rituals and routines that foster and sustain strong relationships.
From Perspectives to Progress: Elevating Community Insights for School Success
This workshop is designed for school leaders seeking to engage the power of collective wisdom within their communities. By attending, you’ll have a …
Engage Your Emotional Intelligence to Improve Staff Retention
You’ve likely heard the idea that employees don’t necessarily leave companies—they leave when they don’t feel supported by their leaders. At t…
Starting the New Year Connected: Strategies for Connecting With and Engaging All Students
During this January 11, 2023, Crowdsource Coffee, leaders discussed how to identify students who feel disconnected from their community. We brainstorm…
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…
Celebrate Progress as Excellence: Encouraging Growth Mindsets & Inclusion
In education, celebration is far more than a feel-good moment—it’s a powerful practice that nurtures belonging, reinforces growth, and sustains mo…
Getting to Really Know Each Other Through Inquiry: Activity with Staff and Students
The beginning of the school year is a critical window. Before we dive into content, expectations, or systems, we have to invest in relationships. If w…
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…
7 Strategies for Building Trust in Working Relationships: Survey and Reflect on Your Relationship-Building Skills
Amy Zilk, principal of Roosevelt Middle School in Vista Unified School District, understands that stepping into a new leadership role brings both chal…
You Belong Here: Making Sure Each Student Is Known
It's not news to educators that students who feel they belong within a school community are more successful both in and out of school. But knowing som…