Jason Richards, Author at Minga

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Jason Richards

30 posts

https://minga.io

What Pete Learned at CADA.

Jason Richards

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Pete – our resident SDR – recently returned from the CADA State Convention. And while he came home with a million take-aways, we challenged him to nail it down to the top 5 things he learned. So here is what…

The Power of Celebrating Students

Jason Richards

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We all enjoy recognition of our successes. Some may not prefer a public ceremony where we walk onto a stage to receive a shiny trophy. But even private recognition amongst a small group has the ability to create a sense…

Promoting School Events: Strategies to Boost Engagement

Jason Richards

Community and Communication

Sports, dances, rallies, guest speakers, theme days… these are the lasting school memories that often stay with us into our adult years. What is it about these school events that are so amazing? The simple answer is that they bring…

Practice Kindness

Jason Richards

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Teaching students kindness may feel like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to. Here are some ways to easily incorporate and promote kindness in the classroom on a regular basis. The Appreciation Box The Appreciation Box is a great way…

Mobile Friendly or a No Phone Zone?

Jason Richards

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Your students are digital natives; they have grown up in the age of technology. Not only are they experts at navigating the internet from any device, but more and more are bringing personal devices into classrooms. This begs the question:…

Your Ally is Right In Front of You.

Jason Richards

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Though in different roles, the objectives of teachers and principals remain common to one another: facilitate and nurture success in all students. It’s easy for us to feel misunderstood by one another, so teacher-principal communication is essential to strengthening those…

School Communication on Mobile/Platforms

Jason Richards

Community and Communication, Extras

We are all aware of the challenges we are facing in our schools – and those challenges require us to think of new solutions, including a creative school communication strategy. No more “I would have helped if I had known”,…

Talking the Talk: Common Communication Mistakes School Leaders Make

Jason Richards

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School communication is the basis for a healthy school culture. More specifically, communication by the leaders. And it’s something that many leaders struggle with on a day-to-day basis. Here they are eight common communication mistakes educators make: Using Jargon: School…

How Do You Change School Culture?

Jason Richards

Extras, School Culture and Student Engagement

Where do you start? Just thinking about school culture can be overwhelming. Even understanding what makes up school culture can leave your head spinning. But really, school culture starts with you – the leader. So again, where do you start?…

5 Easy Ways to Improve School Culture and Climate

Jason Richards

Extras, School Culture and Student Engagement

There is a significant focus on school culture and how to create a positive school climate. The good thing is, it isn’t rocket science. You can improve school culture with little things – and it can end up having a…