Buses and Cars, Oh My!
As many of our Possip schools in the South finish up their first week of school - car lines and buses are top of mind for schools and parents.
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The Gift of Feedback Part 2
contributor Nicholas "Knick" Dixon is a public school administrator, anti-racism advocate, and feedback junky based in Greensboro, NC. Billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Warren Buffet, once said, “genuine feedback is a gift.” I tend...
Summer Slide: Worry? Or Nah…
Summer slide. Is it a real thing? Research is mixed. A University of Texas professor says it may not be as much of a problem as schools...
Win at parent engagement
When Possip first started we heard with skepticism "do principals really want to know what parents think Do they really want parent engagement?" And the short answer is - not...
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3 Reasons Parents Should Give Schools Grace in April
Parents - schools need grace in the Spring. Before we go on, some fun praise we saw in this week's Possip. Praise like that from these...
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Schools, Parents & Marriage: A Valentine’s Season Message
We couldn't resist. It's Valentine's season. Cupid shot his arrow at us :-).So we thought this was the right time to explore what we can learn about successful marriages to...
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Chronic Absenteeism & Parents: 4 Things to Know
Chronic absenteeism and attendance is a big deal these days. In fact, over 60% of states have some measure of attendance included in their ESSA standards. What does that mean...
7 Notes of Inspiration Educators Can Borrow from Martin Luther King, Jr.
As we commemorate Martin Luther King's birthday and enter Black History Month, it is timely to consider what lessons we can learn from Martin Luther King and apply to schools...
The Upside of Helicopter Parents
Since it's the holiday season we thought we'd give eager parents a little holiday gift this year. Permission to helicopter. Typically, I'm not one to celebrate helicoptering. Helicopter parents have been...
Tips for Pick Up and Drop Off
Schools spend a lot of time planning for pick up or drop off, carlines, and bus transportation. Possip hears from parents about pick up and drop off, buses, car lines,...
