R1: without trust there is no risk taking in education. If we don’t take risks, learning is stagnant. Building trust can be quick or take the entire year. It’s worth the fight to get trust established. #EDpiper
A2: TRUST is where the relationship between students and staff starts as both embark to prepare students to develop future-ready skills to be successful in life. #EDpiper
A1:This book is a great analysis on trust in schools, how to measure it, and how all trust relationships influence academic performance. Trust is the foundation we can build on!#edpiper
A1: Trust is the foundation on which everything else is built. I think this is true of all relationships in life and especially in the student/teacher relationship! #EDpiper
A1: Without trust, you can’t build the relationships that are vital to learning. If the Ss don’t trust the staff, it will be a long tough road #EDpiper
A1. Trust between Ss and Ts helps to take things to a deeper level. Most folks can teach content but to make a lifelong impact on a student their has to be trust. #EDpiper
We are not just teachers of reading, writing and arithmetic...we teach students. Trust is essential in developing meaningful relationships for our success #EdPiper
A1: TRUST is where the relationship between students and staff starts as both embark to prepare students to develop future-ready skills to be successful in life. #EDpiper
A2: The social, emotional, and academic needs of students are met. The professional growth needs of teachers are met because students challenge them to be the best version of themselves. #EDpiper
A2: I think in high trust environments outside the box ideas are utilized because there is trust. I also think its positive because people feel safe. #edpiper
R2: I spoke of risks earlier. When a T takes a risk with students in a new strategy, when a T says “IDK,” transparency. “Let’s learn together.” #EDpiper
A2: Ss who aren’t afraid to say something when they see something. An admin team with open doors for Ss and Ts. Open communication with the entire community. #EDpiper
A2: For me high trust environment means you know me.. you know when we should celebrate a victory or when we need to take a moment to take a deep breath. Same is true for me for my Ss. #knowyourpeople#EDpiper
A1: Establishing trust gives you the opportunity to lead. People will not follow someone they don't trust. This goes for grown-ups & students. #EDpiper
I can see that first hand. Building trust is hard sometimes where trust wasn’t established with stakeholders in lower grades and is desired at higher levels. Not that it isn’t possible, but more difficult. #EDpiper
A2: A high trust environment has S’s working towards T’s high expectations without fear of failure bc they trusttheir T’s are there to help facilitate growth #edpiper
A2: I think in high trust environments outside the box ideas are utilized because there is trust. I also think its positive because people feel safe. #edpiper
A2. I think it begins with building relationships, then comes the trust. I tell students stories about my life. I tell them about my dreams and hopes. I show them that I trust them with these ideas. I’m vulnerable to them. It’s nice they know I’m a human too! #EDpiper
A3: Sometimes we just need to get out of our own way and #getoverourselves Ts aren’t always right, and we don’t know everything. Admit that you’re human and have faults! #EDpiper
a3 We need to find ways to convey to Ss that we are not out to get them, that we have their backs, care deeply about them, and have the credentials to advocate for them. #edpiper
R3: I like what @WinkelerD said. We have to let our guard down. As a T, I have no problem doing this. I see my Ss as a different story due to past experiences, both in and out of school. #EDpiper
I think pride is a huge barrier. Getting feedback from your Ss only helps you grow, but Ts need to be open to accepting and using that feedback. #EDpiper
A3: They need to know we will be there, we will love them enough to hold them accountable, and that we will love to celebrate them as well. Bottom line, we are a child advocate, first, and they need to see that! #edpiper
A3: I think students need to see us make mistakes too. It makes it real to them. I have Ss tell me “it’s ok, mistakes mean you are learning too!” How awesome is that?! #EDpiper
A3: I think pride is a huge barrier. Getting feedback from your Ss only helps you grow, but Ts need to be open to accepting and using that feedback. #EDpiper
#edpiper A3: We need to make sure we are making thoughtful decisions and not just enforcing rules. Ss know it. Also, our feedback needs to be oriented towards their growth, not judging who they were on the day of an assessment.
One barrier to overcome is jumping to conclusions about our students. Sometimes, there are underlying root causes to certain behaviors. We forget to look at the whole child. #EDpiper
R3: on Thursday, I’m using new tech in my room. I invited admins and dept chairs to come in. Scared to death about messing up. But if I do, I do. I am pretty sure I’m getting an observation during this time also. #EDpiper
One barrier to overcome is jumping to conclusions about our students. Sometimes, there are underlying root causes to certain behaviors. We forget to look at the whole child. #EDpiper
Yes, @MrsAutumnRiley! Just cuz we graduated from youth to adult does not mean that we deserve #respect. What else have you done to earn respect??? #EDpiper
Yes, @MrsAutumnRiley! Just cuz we graduated from youth to adult does not mean that we deserve #respect. What else have you done to earn respect??? #EDpiper
A4: On Friday I had the real conversation with my class about events down in Florida. It was relatable to our district and helps enhance communication. #edpiper
@WeVideo We are testing out with Ss to see if this is something we might roll out district wide next year. I’m only T in my building utilizing it. Ss are doing PSA on genetic diseases on Chromebooks. #EDpiper
Q4: Model! I try to intentionally model the behaviors I want from my teachers. I am trying to carve out more time in my day to model the interactions I want between teacher and student. #EDpiper
We trust people we know and care about. Trust means “I believe in you, your dreams, your goals and support you.” Same with students. They need to know it to show it. #EDpiper
a4 I just finished reading "Facilitating Teacher Teams & Authentic PLCs" recommended by ASCD. Can't want to employ some of those trust-building strategies. #EDpiper
R4: I allow retakes on tests/quizzes the Ss do not do well on. I accept late work. I look for opportunities outside of tests/quizzes to showcase what we are learning. #EDpiper
A4: Listening. When Ss come to my office I listen to their side...then work to get Ts to understand the Ss side. Breaking down the miscommunications. #edpiper
Yes, the bios passed down have to read to with lots of care or not read at all. We can be the change agent. Bringing in biases before you even know the student may not be beneficial for anyone. #EDpiper
#edpiper A4: hand-making daily homework and assessments. Sometimes, I make mistakes in the solutions. Ss see I'm human and I get to praise their work in finding the mistakes! Hand-made assessments help Ss know I made it with THEM in mind, not last year's class.
A3: Sometimes you can be fighting against history (in establishing a high trust environment). If you're working with Ss or Ts who have been by leaders, you've got to prove you're in it with them, day in and day out. #EDpiper
A4: I say good morning, ask abt families, extend empathy...I try to treat people with positive intent...be the change I wish to see in the school #EDpiper
R4: I talk to my Ss and try desperately to keep them in my classroom if they make poor choices. If they make poor choices, we deal with them and move on. Tomorrow is a new day. #EDpiper
A4: I greet every student that comes through the carline by name and tell them good morning and try to greet them with something personal as often as I can. Creating trust by showing them I listen and truly care so they know they can always come to me with anything! #edpiper
Exactly what I am doing. I’ve been doing this since 2002 with my Ss. Some really get this, some don’t. It takes time to establish this trust with Ss and get to the result we expect. #EDpiper
A3. The one that I have to remind myself about constantly is that they are still kids. They are learning as much about the world as they are about my content. #EDpiper
A4: I model writing assignments for them. The vulnerability that I share by telling my story tends to be contagious. Writers write best what they know, so my Ss need to be comfortable sharing their story. #EDpiper
A5: 1:1 time with that student is a great way to help restore the relationship. Apologies and working through the situation together. Sharing stories. Simple just spending time together in conversation could go a long way. #EDpiper
#edpiper A5: Humility is the most effective means of trust restoration.
There is no problem that cannot be solved by an increase of humility. (Sorry to those who are reading that twice tonight! Maybe we BOTH need the message?!)
A5: Take time out of the lesson and have the real conversation. Re-establish the line of communication, find out where you went wrong, and correct it. #edpiper
A4: We do a great job of keeping all parties in the loop at our site. So our PE teachers, librarian, and other know about ss and situations without students doing any communication. We all check in with them in different ways with the knowledge of their situation. #edpiper
R5: tomorrow is another day. If something not desired happens in one class, I always make a point to say hi or good morning the next day with a smile. Sometimes a fist bump. #EDpiper
A5: @Owl_b_TorresEdu and I use similar verbiage: You need to make it right with ______. Restoring trust is hard, but students need to take steps to make it right. I have also had to use those words with adults. #EDpiper
A5: ownership and change; Ask yourself “what can I do to turn this around?” We all have not so good moments. Ss do too. Those moments can always be turned around. Accept responsibility and change the outcome. #EDpiper
A5: ownership and change; Ask yourself “what can I do to turn this around?” We all have not so good moments. Ss do too. Those moments can always be turned around. Accept responsibility and change the outcome. #EDpiper
A4 I think this one is easy. I try to learn more about my students everyday. Showing that authentic care will build trust. If you aren’t doing this as an educator then you should question why you are in education #KidsDeserveIt#EDpiper
R7: In trusting environments, Ss can succeed at all levels. Establishing the trust is difficult, but beneficial. Trust is a two way street also. #EDpiper
#edpiper A6: NOBODY operates well under fear. When the community trust level is high, everyone can make patient, thoughtful decisions.....and give patient, thoughtful feedback. Trust opens up the voices that fear silences. And we need all voices!
Good night all! I have to get up early and hit the road! Wish me luck as I'm not used to driving in the #snow! See everyone next Monday! Have a great week!
#ChooseJoy#EDpiper
A5. Building back up trust is hard. It takes time, effort, and an ability as an adult to tell a student that you were wrong. Model the behavior you would want from them. #EDpiper
A6: I am excited that "Trust" is one of the things we talk about often. Currently, we are seeking ways to help students and staff build deeper trust. We're currently exploring ways for students to earn certain privileges for responsible actions. #EDpiper
a6 I think Ss & Ts are more likely to buy into initiatives & work hard to do what needs to get done when they trust the direction we're headed. #edpiper
A6: Jumping in at the end and thinking like others- With a culture of trust, staff and students are more likely to take risks. With risks, you can climb higher knowing there is a safety net for you.
A6. High levels of trust will lead to positive relationships which lead to highly successful environments. It also helps when the times get hard for kids. It’s nice to have a place they can come and be taken care of by people who care. #EDpiper
A4: I think one of the best things we've done to build trust is establish a student advisory group of HS Ss who meet w/our supt and other cabinet members every grading period. They've shaped a lot of what we've done the last 4-5 years. #EDpiper
