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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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),...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...