Staffing and program reviews can be crucial components in the conversation about public school funding. However, one of the most critical school funding issues in many schools today includes the continued reliance on deficit-based educational policies and practices. Deficit-based policies and practices…

Introduction When groups of educators believe they can impact student learning and make a difference in students’ lives… research shows they can. This concept, called Collective Teacher Efficacy (CTE), stands as a transformative idea in education, illustrating the collective belief of educators…

The language we use in our daily interactions in schools holds immense power. It shapes perceptions, influences behaviors, and empowers or marginalizes students, staff, and communities. In this article, we delve into the significance of shifting from deficit-based language to asset-based language in education, exploring its implications in various contexts and advocating for a more inclusive and empowering linguistic approach.