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27
Mar

What Makes a “Best” Parent-Teacher Conference?

When you think things cannot get any better, life surprises you. I’ve been teaching for nine years, but six months after joining this school, I told my department: “This is already my best experience ever.” It’s because of the amazing team I work with every day and the leadership we have, they inspire me and […]

18
Apr

When respect in education is selective, everyone loses.

It was during the parent-teacher conference. I had invited a student, accompanied by their family, to reflect on a recent Physical and Health Education unit, one where the student had shown great effort in learning a new sport for the first time. We began positively. The student confidently walked us through the unit, identifying what […]

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