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How a Culture of Caring Is Helping These Schools Improve Student Mental Health

ED Surge

Cole-Ochoa has observed the students at Truan Junior High re-adapting to in-person schooling fall along a spectrum. Others are applied more broadly, like mentorship programs or culturally responsive curriculum. A few years on from district-wide remote learning spurred by the coronavirus pandemic, Principal Darren A.

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Inclusion and Co-Teaching in the Personalized Classroom

A Principal's Reflections

Inclusive education also positively impacts school culture, reduces stigma, and advocates for equity and civil rights, ensuring all students have equal opportunities and contribute to a more inclusive society. It aligns with legal and ethical imperatives, is often cost-effective, and encourages teacher development.

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Unlocking the Spectrum of Learning: The Multi-Faceted Magic of Personalization

A Principal's Reflections

The above paragraph sets Quest Junior High School apart from many other, if not all, schools across the country and the world. This is yet another testament to the culture of learning that has been established. It starts at the top with leadership. I was particularly impressed by first-year teacher Brylee Nelson’s English class.

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Improvement is a Never-Ending Process

A Principal's Reflections

The dynamism of the world, driven by scientific discoveries, technological innovations, and cultural shifts, ensures that there is always room for improvement. My work with Quest Academy Junior High School (UT) validates why change succeeds or fails.

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When Growth is the Only Path Forward

A Principal's Reflections

A standout example of this is Quest Academy Junior High School in Utah. In every classroom, I saw evidence of a vibrant culture of learning and competency-based strategies where students followed a unique path and worked at their own pace. Our entire school culture is based on always reaching for better.

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Better Feedback for Deeper Learning

A Principal's Reflections

While I presented the concept in my book, it wasn’t until recently that I saw an exemplary feedback log during a coaching cycle with Quest Academy Junior High School in Utah. I am still in awe of the vision and culture that principal Nicki Slaugh has worked with her staff to create.

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Engage Students with Authentic Learning at Home

Digital Promise

It’s been a huge culture builder at our school; all the students want to be a part of it,” said Sorrells. When Josh Luukkonen’s school closed due to COVID-19, Luukkonen’s junior high social studies students were studying economics. Opportunities for Authentic Connections are Everywhere.