School Uniform Debate

There are several sites available that discuss the debate of school uniforms.  We encourage all of you to do some research related to this debate.  Below you will find one site that nicely lists both cons and pros side by side. 

https://school-uniforms.procon.org/

Have a wonderful week.  We are almost to Spring Break! 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

FIND YOUR MARIGOLD: THE ONE ESSENTIAL RULE FOR NEW (all) TEACHERS & (Staff)

We made it through our first full week.  It was filled with excitement, challenges and many adventures.  I came across this article over the summer that was meant for new teachers.  I found that this article is great for not just educators, but many other professions and positions.  It was a great reminder to me about how easy it is to be influenced by the Walnut Trees.  If you would like to read the unedited version, you can look up the article by the title and author.  I hope you all have another incredible week! FIND YOUR MARIGOLD: THE ONE ESSENTIAL RULE FOR NEW (all) TEACHERS & (Staff) by Jennifer Gonzalez Welcome to your first year of teaching . This year will test you more intensely than just about anything you’ve done up to now. It will deplete all your energy, bring you to tears, and make you question every talent or skill you thought you had. But all these tests, if you approach them the right way, will leave you better and stronger than yo...
Read more

Common Core's 8 Mathematical Practices

You should all have the mathematical practices by now. (They are also on the county website) It is important students know these practices fluently. They should be frequently using them during daily math instruction. When students use them they increase their ability to solve problems with a more strategic high ordered approach. It will further their understanding and all them to be successful. There are a ton of Powerpoints on Google with further explanation of the mathematical practices- also kid friendly ones. If you would like me to send these please let me know. ( I did add a few great resources below that can be useful) The Common Core mathematical practice standards are the foundation for mathematical thinking and practice for students as well as guidance that helps teachers modify their classrooms to approach teaching in a way that develops a more advanced mathematical understanding. Think of these standards as a guide to creating a more complex and absorbing learning experi...
Read more

High Expectations

Image
Good morning Mighty Manatees, This article is spot on to what we should be doing to help our students be successful. It is important we set high expectations for ALL of our students, they ALL have the capability to be successful. Take a few minutes to read the article below, I guarantee it will allow you to reflect on your own practice. We grow from what we learn from...enjoy! One important take away.. Motivation leads to achievement Teachers need to have high expectations for every child in the classroom – and never more so than when our students have low expectations for themselves. It’s critical that we examine our beliefs to ensure they do represent a view of success for our struggling students. Then we must examine our behaviors closely, using the observational data from Marzano and others, to determine whether we are putting our beliefs into action. By making our positive actions match our high expectations, we not only motivate our struggl...
Read more