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If you’ve been leading a school this year, you’ve probably had the same thought more than once: “Can we please get one thing to stay stable long enough to plan?” For months, federal funding was a moving target. When big…

School Spirit Ideas: 10 Fun Ways to Build a Connected Campus

Jason Richards

Extras, School Culture and Student Engagement

School spirit is the secret sauce that makes a school feel special. It’s all about that buzz in the hallways, the pride in the mascot, and the unity of the cheering crowd. More than just creating good vibes, school spirit…

What does Minga mean?

Jason Richards

Extras, School Culture and Student Engagement

Minga at its core can be defined as cooperative work in a community to achieve a common goal. That’s where it all started, working together to build community where it’s needed. Every contribution, no matter the size, is received with…

why cell phones should be allowed at school

Cellphones in School: Should It Be Allowed?

Jovana

Digital Student ID, Extras, Safety and Security, School Culture and Student Engagement

The debate over cellphones in school isn’t new—but it’s more pressing than ever. As districts across the country adopt strict policies against cell phones, others are rethinking how mobile devices might play a productive role on campus. With technology woven…

Creating Positive Competition through TEAMS

Jovana

Extras, PBIS and Behavior Tracking, School Culture and Student Engagement

One of the best ways to drive engagement at your school is by separating the student body into Teams or Houses. Minga’s personal favorite way to do this is through grades but it is also fun and effective if you…

Everything you need to know from CADA

Jovana

Events, Extras

This year CADA came back live in real life after a year of being online and Minga was ecstatic! We booked our tickets and off we went to Reno to meet a whole new batch of Activities Directors and ASB…

How to Cope With Teacher Burnout: Can Tech Save the Day?

giuseppe

Extras

In recent years, teaching has felt more like a rollercoaster than a career, with the troubling rise of teacher burnout grabbing headlines. From being frontline heroes during the pandemic to navigating the bumpy road back to traditional classrooms amidst teacher…

Why it’s NOT a Communication Problem

Jovana

Community and Communication, Extras

Middle and high schools across North America are convinced that communication is one of the biggest problems that they face. However, Minga firmly believes that it’s not about being able to communicate information to the students but instead a lack…

Tips for getting a crowd PUMPED UP!

Jovana

Extras

Have you ever had a pep rally that was lacking in pep? Ever hosted a school event with less than an ideal turnout? What about an assembly where the students are completely disengaged? Minga is here to help with some…

Creating Positive Social Spaces Online for Students

Jovana

Extras, School Culture and Student Engagement

Students today have access to a multitude of social media platforms that enable them to connect with basically anyone. Sometimes these platforms aren’t always safe or monitored. Almost always, these platforms are inappropriate for student engagement through the school. Now…