7 videos found
“Ask Me Two Questions”
“Ask Me Two Questions”
Schools of Distinction in Action
Classroom Management,
Inquiry-Based Learning,
School Culture/Climate
At Willard Middle School, an eighth-grade science teacher has moved to using the prompt, “Ask Me Two Questions” instead of simply “Does anyone ...
Effective Strategies for Building a Culture of Success
Effective Strategies for Building a Culture of Success
Schools of Distinction in Action
School Culture/Climate,
Student Engagement,
Student Motivation
At JL Simpson Middle School, students can earn spending bucks at “Monty’s Tack Shop” for honorable, engaged, respectful, and determined behavior. ...
Mission Toward Joy and Purpose
Mission Toward Joy and Purpose
Schools of Distinction in Action
School Culture/Climate,
Social Emotional Learning,
Student Motivation
At Readington Middle School, students are asked to participate daily in the RMS mission: to take care of themselves, to take care of others, and ...
Living By the Squires’ Code
Living By the Squires’ Code
Schools of Distinction in Action
School Culture/Climate,
Student Empowerment
At Cave Spring Middle School, the staff aims to foster a uniquely “Cave” experience to support students’ sense of belonging at school. Their PBIS ...
A Mindful Middle School
A Mindful Middle School
Schools of Distinction in Action
Health/Wellness/Guidance,
School Culture/Climate
At Laveen Elementary School, their signature mindfulness program helps students show up as the “best version of themselves” each day. Before and ...
Kamehameha Video
A Hawai’ian Appraoch to the Whole Child Concept
Schools of Distinction in Action
Family and Community,
School Culture/Climate
At Kamehameha Schools, their Hawai’ian Culture-Based Education approach demonstrates how embracing a school’s local community and culture can ...
Farmwell Station Video
Middle School Students as Community Contributors
Schools of Distinction in Action
Family and Community,
School Culture/Climate,
Student Engagement
As a core value, Farmwell Station Middle School is committed to empowering students to make meaningful contributions to the world. They act on ...