Building a positive school culture and prioritizing relationships to drive learning

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April 2023

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Hi, John!

Recently I had the opportunity to visit Prairie Heights Middle School in Evans, Colorado, to see firsthand how Principal Stephanie Knox has helped the former turnaround school achieve the highest rating in the state’s performance framework. A Summit Learning ([link removed] ) school, Prairie Heights partnered with Gradient Learning to expand professional learning opportunities for teachers, as well as help continue building a positive school culture that prioritizes one-on-one mentoring for all students. They’re a great example of what is possible when schools combine a focus on supporting the whole child with a strong commitment to continued growth and improvement.

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See how the Summit Learning Program has helped this Colorado school go from the bottom to the top of state rankings by helping teachers center students’ well-being in support of academic achievement and success.

Sincerely,

Sandra Liu Huang

Head of Education

June 26-29: ISTELive 23 ([link removed] ) (Philadelphia, PA)

Education Week launched its special report ([link removed] ) on Student Motivation & Engagement looking into strategies to help make up for the unfinished learning that has happened over the past few years and how to put those strategies into action.

In a recent NBC TODAY story ([link removed] ) , students and teachers at New Village Girls Academy in downtown Los Angeles share how their focus on building deep and supportive relationships between teachers and students creates a safe environment offering students a second chance at success and helps prepare them to thrive after graduation.

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Ms Magazine: Three Ways to Make Sure Your Child Is Truly Connected at School ([link removed] )

CZI’s Dr. Brooke Stafford-Brizard offers tips for parents to ensure their children are developing strong relationships in school.

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EdSurge: Are Relationships the Key to Solving America’s School Absenteeism Crisis? ([link removed] )

Since the pandemic, up to 16 million students are missing 10 percent or more of their school year. In this interview, the executive director of Attendance Works discusses how educators and school leaders can help ensure their students show up.

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Illinois News Bureau: A Sense of Purpose May Have Significant Impact on Teens' Emotional Well-being ([link removed] )

The University of Illinois published a paper examining the connection between a sense of purpose and overall well-being in teens who participated in programming from CZI grantee, GripTape.

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