Stories & Announcements

The Right Kind of Challenge | Hooray for Monday
In order to continue to grow and learn, we adults need to spend time in our zones of proximal development.

Competence | Hooray for Monday
For us to feel capable, we need a sense of empowerment, worthiness, self-efficacy, and achievement.

We All Need Belonging | Hooray for Monday
What communities fuel your sense of belonging?

You Need Autonomy | Hooray for Monday
How well is the need for autonomy, independence, and self-determination being met in your life right now?

Happy That You’re Here | Hooray for Monday
The simple act of welcoming students (and for school leaders, welcoming teachers!) with appreciation goes a long way toward making everyone feel glad they showed up.

“Reach Toward What is Next” | Hooray for Monday
Anytime we need a reminder of the potential of young people, we can listen to Amanda Gorman.

What Supports You? | Hooray for Monday
In order for teachers to support students, we must first support ourselves.

Teaching “Sound Self-Love” | Hooray for Monday
What does it mean to teach our kids, starting at a young age, how to shape their world, rather than solely being shaped by it?

What Makes You Smile? | Hooray for Monday
Look for things people do that make you smile, and let them know they’ve brought you joy. When we focus our attention, we get better at seeing what we’re looking for.

Finding Smiles
Focused and specific feedback on how we positively relate to others is good for our self-esteem and encourages us to lean into our authentic selves.