Shani Dowell, Author at Possip | Engagement Platform

December 21, 2022Feedback, For Parents, For SchoolsRead more...

Moving into the New Year: 2022 Reflections

Shani Dowell, Possip CEO and Founder, shares important forms of reflection as the year comes to an end. When I first started Possip, two big questions stood before me like...

November 28, 2022Communication, For Parents, For Schools, Leadership, SafetyRead more...

The Path to Safer Schools: Top Questions to Ask

While answers aren't always easy, Possip CEO & Founder, Shani Dowell, shares important questions for you to ask and consider on a path to safer schools. When you don’t have...

April 22, 2022For Parents, For Schools, TeachersRead more...

How School Leaders Can Help Build Family-Teacher Relationships

Savannah, a current Possip reporter and former educator, shares tips on how school leaders can build family-teacher relationships We know it’s important that teachers prioritize relationships with students to increase...

April 21, 2022Communication, For Schools, Possip, TeachersRead more...

The Power of Listening

Lately, I have been reflecting on the power of listening. Good listening is a spiritual effort. It sounds a bit extreme – and I am far from the listener I...

April 5, 2022For Parents, Leadership, Possip, PrincipalRead more...

The Building Block of Successful Schools: Trust

It can be difficult as a principal to prioritize tasks and focus on the most important building blocks that lead to school success. According to Payne and Kaba (2001),...

July 15, 2021Academic Support, For Parents, ResourcesRead more...

Why Summer Reading Matters

The Importance of Summer Reading Colorado mom and Possip team member Sara Peters shares why summer reading matters. You may have heard of the "Summer Slide" -- the tendency for students,...

May 9, 2021For Parents, Mothers, Possip Team Stories, Resources, Working ParentsRead more...

In a Year of Pandemic Job Loss for Working Mothers, I Found Support from a Women-Owned and Led Company

Sara Peters wrote this personal story on the impact of the pandemic on working mothers. We wanted to share it through other outlets. That process reminded us that often...

February 12, 2021Engagement, Feedback, For Schools, Possip, TrendsRead more...

Early February 2021 Family Trends

During the week ending February 5th, over 30,000 parents or caregivers responded to a Pulse Check™ with their parent praise and insights. We know parents and family members hear...

February 2, 2021Community, Diversity, For Parents, Possip, Racial Justice, Social-Emotional HealthRead more...

Black History Month 101

Honoring Black History Month is especially poignant for me. As a Black woman, I am aware that Black history, with its strong foundation of firsts by many people, is...

January 26, 2021Community, Coronavirus, Engagement, For Parents, Possip, Social-Emotional Health, Students, TeachersRead more...

Building Community During COVID-19

Recently our colleagues at The New Teacher Project shared this report - Rising Together. The report looked at how 4 districts are building community during the pandemic. Community comes...