How One Superintendent Built a Shared Identity from the Ground Up
When Dave Parker began his tenure as superintendent of Forest Grove School District, he didn’t have a blueprint. He had curiosity—and a desire to …
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A Vision Shared: How Anaheim Union High School District Redefined School Identity Through Community Collaboration
When I reflect on my time as Chief Academic Officer at Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD), one of the initiatives I’m most proud of is our d…
Developing Maxims for Sherman County: A Model for Authentic Engagement
In the heart of Sherman County, a remarkable process is unfolding—one that not only brings the community together but also empowers students to shap…
Sharing Student Stories to Bring Your School Identity to Life
Your students’ stories are already unfolding in classrooms, sports fields, extracurricular activities, and the community. How can you collect and ce…
Culture at the Core: How North Valley’s Monthly Themes Reinforce Maxims to Unify the School Community
At North Valley High School, school culture is more than words on a wall. It is something students, teachers, and leaders practice together with inten…
Reinforce Your School’s Identity to Launch The New Year With Momentum
We had the pleasure of hosting a Crowdsource webinar with Courtney Spelber from the Huntington Beach Union High School District on January 19, 2023. C…
Staff Maxims T-Shirts: Foster a Sense of Connection and Community with Staff and Students
This activity was shared by Todd Miller, superintendent at Santiam Canyon School District, in a Crowdsource Webinar on October 20, 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 …
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…
A Source of Strength and Community: How Identity Keeps Santiam Canyon United Even When Everything Else is Falling Apart
Santiam Canyon Superintendent, Todd Miller, shares how their school district's identity and maxims are a source of community and strength, especially …