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We Need to Make Schools Human Again. That Means Treating Teachers With Respect.

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When teachers are communicating that they feel “burnt out,” they are often really expressing demoralization. They are about the bureaucracy: inconsistent communication, policies that don’t make sense or the never-ending parade of initiatives they are expected to implement. When I talk to teachers, I often ask, “What makes you tired?”

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College Leaders Make Mistakes. Here’s Why They Should Apologize For Them.

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These days, there is frequent talk of teaching students to take risks and be entrepreneurial, and it is important for leaders to show students how to learn and grow from failure. Some leaders may simply be reluctant to own failures they did not personally commit, even if it happened under their watch.

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For a Self-Destructive Student, a Restorative Circle Fostered a Sense of Belonging

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We had a slew of intervention and support strategies in place, from daily check-ins to one-on-one counseling services and group therapy, but from the day he walked into MAPs, Ralphie was combative with authority. After just a few months with us, he was caught by the superintendent breaking into a district leader’s car in the parking lot.

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‘Faculty Told Me They Hated It.’ When an Academic-Alert System Backfires—Twice.

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Poor communication about the purpose or impact of the technology caused some faculty to resent the initiative as well. “We Moore-Davis admits one of the biggest failures in the process was leaving out their bottom-line: students. The outcome was a plan to redesign early alerts at Tallahassee Community College for a third time.

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As Child Care Challenges Threaten the American Workforce, Business Leaders Call for Action

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Synchrony, for example, now offers 60 days of backup child care, up from 10 days of backup care prior to the pandemic, says Angie Hu, vice president of corporate communication and public relations. That has led the company to expand its child care benefits.

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Leading an Education Startup Through Layoffs and COVID-19

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We all understood the consequences of failure and how each of us could contribute to our organization’s success. Consider those who have the best track record in the specific area you’re seeking counsel about. Let them know how, and communicate consistently. Be real, communicate clearly, and share what you need.

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As Student Engagement Falls, Colleges Wonder: ‘Are We Part of the Problem?’

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Community of Care’ Keeping students engaged online often requires educators to, well, engage with students on a personal level. That means asking struggling students what they need and responding with compassion, says Molly Ansari, an assistant professor in Bradley University’s online master’s of counseling program.