What “The Power of Yet” can do for teachers
Kelly Davenport
Freire Schools
- Part 1 What “The Power of Yet” can do for teachers
- Part 2Destigmatizing therapy for students
Show Notes
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01:07Freire Schools empowering underserved studentsFreire Schools, a charter school, was founded in 1999 to cater to underserved communities in Philadelphia. Committed to knowing each student individually, they aim to accelerate and invigorate the learning of every child, regardless of standardized test scores.
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03:59Parental support and student growth at Freire SchoolsIn the CREDO report released last year, 31 states indicated that charter schools are growing kids faster than non-public charter schools. Freire Schools was identified as one of the “gap-busting” schools across the US, growing the support of parents.
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05:10The power of yet for studentsAt Freire Schools, the concept of the power of yet embodies a commitment to a growth mindset. Students are allowed to take tests and redo projects multiple times until they achieve mastery, with teachers providing support and encouragement.
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07:57Ensuring mastery without overburdening studentsTo redo assignments, students fill out a mastery request form, followed by parent-teacher communication. Then the student reattempts the assignment after school, being carefully monitored to prevent overwhelm and any impact on their day-to-day learning at school.
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08:56Fostering a culture of continuous growthFreire schools advocate for continuous improvement, creating an environment where teachers and students are considered a work in progress. This philosophy recognizes that its not just about students learning from teachers, but that their teachers can learn from them as well.
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12:09Empowering students with a growth mindsetParents and teachers mustnt limit students and instead give them space to rise to the occasion. Placing limits on students discourages them from trying as hard on future attempts. The key is providing enough space and support for them to grow and rise to challenges.
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15:35Empowering student advocacyTransitioning from a fixed to a growth mindset cultivates a culture where students advocate for themselves. Students begin to believe in their own abilities, building confidence and developing essential skills for success in school and life overall.
Quotes
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"The power of yet for us is we identify key mastery assignments in specific subjects where kids can take a test or redo a project to show mastery multiple times until they get it." - Kelly Davenport
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"We create places and hope for our kids to be teaching us as teachers all the time. That exchange of information builds that same spirit of the power of yet." - Kelly Davenport
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"Sometimes as teachers and parents, we come in too close. And we grab a hold too tight. But, when we step back and we give children just enough space, they usually rise to the occasion." - Kelly Davenport
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"If we limit our kids from jumping high, they're going to jump less high the next time. As educators and as parents, we have to keep the lid just high enough that they can't reach it." - Kelly Davenport
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"When you move from fixed to a growth mindset, kids start to advocate for themselves. And sometimes we underestimate how important that advocacy is in school itself and life." - Kelly Davenport
- Part 1 What “The Power of Yet” can do for teachers
- Part 2Destigmatizing therapy for students
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Part 1What “The Power of Yet” can do for teachers
Kelly Davenport, CEO and Network Founder at Freire Schools, delves into the power of ‘yet’ for kids and teachers. In a standards-based environment, all students are expected to achieve mastery in certain subjects. However different students learn at different paces, which is where the power of yet comes in handy, allowing students multiple chances to meet the standard and achieve mastery at their own pace. Today, Kelly discusses what the power of ‘yet’ can do for kids and teachers.
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Part 2Destigmatizing therapy for students
Kelly Davenport, CEO and Network Founder at Freire Schools, delves into destigmatizing therapy for students. When children are dealing with trauma, emotional, and mental issues, the academics will inevitably suffer. Freire Schools takes a unique approach to education, aiming to educate the whole child by offering therapy services for students and families. Today, Kelly discusses how we can destigmatize therapy for students.
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