Remembering the Purpose

     We had two goals in mind as we began to explore the topic of effective student feedback earlier this year.

1. To improve student learning...not student achievement, but learning. 

and

2. Strengthen student-teacher relationships. 

     Think about a teacher that impacted your life. Most likely, the teacher took an active interest in you. You knew that the teacher cared about you.

   
     We are not teaching content, we are teaching children. The whole child. We can become overwhelmed with that responsibility. There are days we need to be reminded of our purpose. Why did we choose this profession? Here's a little inspiration from the late Dr. Rita Pierson.

     The power of connection...We can be the champion for each child that walks through our door.