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…
Tag: Student Belonging
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…
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…
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…
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…
Historically Responsive Literacy Framework: Cultivating Holistic Learners & Citizens
In this interview, Gholdy Muhammad explains elements of his Historically Responsive Literacy Framework. It explores the questions of: How does our cur…
Culturally Responsive Teaching: Ensuring ALL Students Learning & “Ready for Rigor”
Culturally responsive teaching (CRT) is often and understandably confused with other educational practices and models such as multicultural education,…
Capstone Projects Focused on Real-World Issues: Create Meaningful Experiences that Engage All Students
Set up a process for students to annually engage in capstone projects focused on real-world issues. Have each student reflect and apply several key id…
Connect Career Interest with School Curriculum: Foster Student Engagement & Understanding of Relevance
Using MyNexMove.org, have students explore career options. Have the students make connections between what they learned, and the careers they are most…