Re-freshing Freshmen - The Freshman Transition Network2024-03-28T20:08:56Zhttp://freshmantransition.ning.com/forum/topics/re-freshing-freshmen?feed=yes&xn_auth=noLeslie - not a bad idea. I wo…tag:freshmantransition.ning.com,2014-02-14:2630686:Comment:408172014-02-14T16:18:37.425ZScott Habeebhttp://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/ScottHabeeb
<p>Leslie - not a bad idea. I wonder what type of response we'd get.</p>
<p>Leslie - not a bad idea. I wonder what type of response we'd get.</p> Gary, we also use Scott's boo…tag:freshmantransition.ning.com,2014-02-14:2630686:Comment:410482014-02-14T15:10:54.741ZLeslie Esneaulthttp://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/LeslieEsneault
<p>Gary, we also use Scott's book, The Ninth Grade Opportunity, as a model for our Freshman Academies. My district is only in the 2nd year of 9th grade small learning communities, and we are seeing a much more positive climate/culture. I would imagine that like any program, unless there is something new or innovative, it sometimes feels like the 'same old, same old.' </p>
<p>I participate in a couple of Twitter chats (#satchat, #ALedchat), and they always leave me inspired and pumped! It…</p>
<p>Gary, we also use Scott's book, The Ninth Grade Opportunity, as a model for our Freshman Academies. My district is only in the 2nd year of 9th grade small learning communities, and we are seeing a much more positive climate/culture. I would imagine that like any program, unless there is something new or innovative, it sometimes feels like the 'same old, same old.' </p>
<p>I participate in a couple of Twitter chats (#satchat, #ALedchat), and they always leave me inspired and pumped! It would be so great to start a 9th grade edchat to begin sharing ideas and connecting with other schools as a means of learning and growing. </p>
<p>Scott, what are your thoughts? Even if we start twice a month - that might grow to every week. I'd be happy to co-moderate... :) Leslie</p> Gary,
You are not alone. We…tag:freshmantransition.ning.com,2014-02-11:2630686:Comment:409532014-02-11T13:56:38.103ZTodd Novakhttp://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/ToddNovak
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<p>You are not alone. We are in our 6th year as a Freshman Academy. 15 staff. Half of them new since we started. I would recommend a TED talk that I've linked below to get at the WHY of what we do. As I walk a similar path, my sense is that we need to come back to realizing again and that our freshmen have not traveled the same path. High school is a completely new deal to them. The journey from May to August is really a backward journey as we prepare for kids that are new…</p>
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<p>You are not alone. We are in our 6th year as a Freshman Academy. 15 staff. Half of them new since we started. I would recommend a TED talk that I've linked below to get at the WHY of what we do. As I walk a similar path, my sense is that we need to come back to realizing again and that our freshmen have not traveled the same path. High school is a completely new deal to them. The journey from May to August is really a backward journey as we prepare for kids that are new to the high school experience. </p>
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<p><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action.html" target="_blank">http://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action.html</a></p>
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<p>Todd Novak</p>
<p>Sioux Falls, SD</p> Thanks, Gary, for your very h…tag:freshmantransition.ning.com,2014-02-11:2630686:Comment:407842014-02-11T02:15:39.704ZScott Habeebhttp://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/ScottHabeeb
<p>Thanks, Gary, for your very honest thoughts. I appreciate you using The 9th Grade Opportunity. </p>
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<p>It might be that folks need to a reminder of the bigger mission - of the need to Go Beyond the Content. </p>
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<p>Let me if I can help out!</p>
<p>Thanks, Gary, for your very honest thoughts. I appreciate you using The 9th Grade Opportunity. </p>
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<p>It might be that folks need to a reminder of the bigger mission - of the need to Go Beyond the Content. </p>
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<p>Let me if I can help out!</p>