Shared Vision for Readiness Archives – Page 5 of 9

Structures that Elevate Student Voice in Equitable Ways: Empowering Students While They Develop Life Skills

Carmen Gelman, Director of Professional Development at COSA, is all about student voice and equity. She joined Portico for a Crowdsource on December …

Vanessa Brazil March 5, 2023

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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…

Vanessa Brazil February 28, 2023

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Three diverse middle school students display excited expressions in class.

Student Life Connection: Implement Programs to Explore Interests and Aspirations

Implement programs like Roadtrip Nation to give students the opportunity to explore their interests and aspirations while also building ownership of l…

Inflexion February 27, 2023

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8 Ways to Move from Me to We & Create Positive School Culture

Roosevelt Middle School principal, Amy Zilk, knows that a new leadership role is both rewarding and challenging. But instead of allowing some overwhel…

Vanessa Brazil February 27, 2023

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Diverse group of teens rally for stopping climate change; female student at the front of the group speaks into a megaphone while others hold signs.

Capstone Passion Project: Empowering Students to Contribute Their Passions to Their Community

During a Crowdsource Coffee on February 8, 2023, Chris McAdoo, Principal at Santa Fe South Pathways Middle College, shared this high school capstone p…

Inflexion February 24, 2023

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Diverse group of young adults stands against a brick wall, smiling and looking at their phones, taking selfies, and talking.

Communicating With Gen Z: Responding to the Evolving Communication Needs of Students

A 2019 study on workplace readiness surveyed over 3,000 members of Generation Z (Gen Z), or those born between approximately 1996-2010. Respondents fe…

Inflexion February 24, 2023

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Diverse group of children with their arms stretched up in the air.

Elevating Diverse Student Voices: Empower Student Engagement and Agency

During a Crowdsource Coffee on December 7, 2023, Portico leaders, coaches, and facilitators shared their experiences and discussed new ideas for how …

Inflexion February 23, 2023

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Diverse group of smiling high school students sitting in front of a row of computers.

Portico Student Experience Survey: Measuring Belonging, Connection, Engagement

Let’s move away from an environment where kids are sorted, packaged, and labeled based on the perceptions of adults that barely knew them. Readiness…

Matt Coleman February 21, 2023

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Two teen girls looking at each other talking and smiling, one with a happily surprised expression.

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…

Inflexion February 15, 2023

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Diverse group of teachers wearing matching shirts

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. School ident…

Inflexion February 14, 2023

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