Climate & Culture Archives

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…

Inflexion February 3, 2023

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Address 6 Root Causes That Get in the Way of Fostering Community Engagement

Educators know community engagement is crucial for school and student success, but many struggle with getting past the various barriers they face. The…

Inflexion February 3, 2023

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Use Another Word: Incorporating Student Voice in Key Decisions at All Levels

When Carmen Gelman—Ms. G to her students—arrived at Springfield High School as the new assistant principal, racial tension filled the campus and f…

Carmen Gelman December 9, 2022

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Creating Brave Spaces With Staff and Students: How to Build a Culture of Trust & Transparency

Whether with staff or students, we avoid certain topics for fear of conflict or discomfort. When we avoid these tough conversations, however, it can l…

Inflexion October 28, 2022

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From White Supremacy Culture To Regenerative & Liberatory Culture: Understanding & Transforming Culture

Only by understanding and being able to identify white supremacy culture can we hope to transform our environment into one of regenerative & liberator…

Inflexion October 25, 2022

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Passion. Pride. Promise. Two Leaders Help Pave the Way for Their Students & Communities

Tucked away in the hills of rural western Oregon, the Vernonia and Gaston school districts defy many of the stereotypes most of us hold when we think …

Vanessa Brazil October 25, 2022

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Webinar: Building a Culture of Mind, Heart, and Spirit

This hour-long webinar will feature Angela Stevens-Stevenson, former principal at Martin Luther King, Jr. Junior High School in Pittsburg, CA. Topic…

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Understanding & Visualizing School Identity: If Your School Was an Animal

Thinking about and understanding your school's identity can be a challenging process. This activity helps you consider this complex concept in a fun a…

Curt Sell September 14, 2022

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Using School Identity to Address Educator Exhaustion

The beginning of the school year is an exciting time, but many educators are returning to their buildings already exhausted. A shared school identity�…

Creating Brave Spaces With Staff and Students

This workshop will center on creating brave spaces with staff and students, in order to build a culture of transparency and trust.