At the start of a new school year, this article reimagines teacher evaluation as a strengths-based continuum that centers educator agency and builds on the strengths of students and educators.
Creating identity-safe environments requires meaningful partnerships among schools, families, and communities. Explore how strengths-based practices can foster belonging, agency, resilience, and positive identity development for all students.
Classroom-based events can strengthen family-school partnerships by building community, showcasing student learning, and drawing on the strengths and resources families bring.
