AVReading Newsletter March
At your wits end? Not sure how to handle the growing number of students who are not handing in work, misbehaving, or just simply not showing up? I know the feeling. Working with a higher percentage of students who struggle with reading (and by default school), I have to employ as many tools in my toolbox as possible. One of the most important, is the call. As a teacher, I have to admit that I’ve always shied away from “the call.” They are time consuming, they usually communicate bad news, and they require a live conversation (which can be unpredictable at times). However, despite my reservations, I have found it to be one of the most useful tools in my toolbox. And when talking about creating more culturally proficient environments and practices that promote equity, I believe practices like the call are especially important in building school-to-home relationships. Now I am going to preface this newsletter with the...