Elbow bumps and smiles. Affirmations. Recognizing that everyone matters. Sounds like a lovefest, right? It is, but in school, hope-building and life-affirming practices can grow students’ self-pride and resilience. Such strategies support students as they navigate challenging times (like the pandemic), and build their social-emotional strength to pursue a future rich with possibility, explained educational leaders in the edLeader Panel “Hope, Mattering, and Moving Forward,” sponsored by Gaggle. The panelists shared ways they make students feel they genuinely matter and propel their forward movement with hopefulness.
Presented by Angela Maiers, Founder and CEO, Choose2Matter; Derrick Conley, Executive Principal, Birch and Parkway Elementary Schools, Pine Tree ISD (TX); and Dr. Quintin Shepherd, Superintendent, Victoria Independent School District (TX)
Moderated by Paget Hetherington, Vice President, Marketing, Gaggle
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This edWebinar will explore strategies for effective violence prevention and response that improve a school’s culture, student engagement, and academic achievement.
Presented by Steven W. Anderson, Digital Learning and Relationship Evangelist; with Erin Olson, Curriculum Director for Sioux Central Community School, IA; and Derek L. McCoy, Principal for West Rowan Middle School, NC WATCH THE WEBINAR RECORDING Listen to the Podcast If you attended the live session, you’ll be emailed a CE certificate within 24 hours… read more →