Teachers Martin and Smircek unveil a co-peer mentor PE class for special needs students

“Developing a sustainable community asset is not for the faint hearted.” Yvonne Field, The Ubele InitiativeIt takes grit, resilience and determination to bring bold ideas for your neighbourhood to lif...

Participants discuss friendships and comfort gained from involvement in the mentorship program.

At the Institutions Committee hearing, Chris Willers urged lawmakers to treat the first 72 hours after release as a clinical risk period, expand peer-led mentorship and ensure presumptive mental-health coverage to reduce crises and recidivism.

Welcome to Your Morning Boost, presented by Grundmeyer Leader Services, where together we are transforming education, one leader at a time.In this episode, we explore simple, low-cost strategies for cultivating powerful student leadership without the need for implementing full-scale, expensive programs. This is essential listening for educators looking to foster a positive school culture and boost student confidence using creativity and small, impactful actions.Key strategies and topics covered: - Peer Mentorship: Simple ways to facilitate connections, such as pairing older and younger students for activities like reading. - Leveraging Technology: Using tools like Zoom to create engaging, cross-grade connections and collaboration opportunities. - Showcasing Student Work: Methods for broadening recognition of student achievements beyond the classroom. - Strengthening Home-School Connections: The significant impact of quick, positive calls home to celebrate student successes. The episode emphasizes leveraging brief moments and small actions—like pairing classmates to share standout work—that produce meaningful long-term benefits for student confidence and the overall learning environment.Takeaways: You will gain practical ideas that can be implemented immediately to encourage leadership, highlight student successes, and foster a positive learning environment. Keep boosting your impact!Learn more about our work and resources at http://awbeducation.org/ and http://grundmeyerleadersearch.com/.

Upperclassmen mentor younger students across all school levels in the district.