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One Goal allowed our group to discuss how most of the members in this group could relate to "not fitting in." The group was able to discuss how the mission of the school is for all to feel wanted, respected, and appreciated. In order to accomplish this, WE (staff) must all have ONE GOAL. Excellent conversation!

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We had a small group discussion about this book - the intimacy of the group allowed for the sharing personal reflections and applications of the topics covered in the book. We agreed that perceptions are fleeting and sometimes based on faulty/incomplete information. When assessing situations in our classes, we should remember that assumptions may lead us down a wrong rabbit hole and into trouble...we should pause and try to make the soundest judgments of the moment...

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How can we tap into the inner drive everyone has within?

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Our group had a wonderful discussion on how parenting has changed over the years. Children today are over-scheduled, lack sleep and structure. The authors emphasized the importance of autonomy and giving children more independence to decision making.

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Aspire: To create an environment where students failures are seen as a growing opportunity and celebrated for their own learning path.

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Look for ways to give students more curated choices. Discuss the homework load and the daily schedule to allow students more time for sleep and radical downtime. Guide parents in letting their children falter and fail on their own terms.

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Our group was able to take alot  away from this book and how it ties into our everyday life. With our school striving for diversity as well this book shows how if you give people a chance it can be good for everyone. Also we talked a lot about judging a book by its cover.

Coach Bloom

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For me as a parent and a math teacher it was a great reminder that our student's/children's problems are not our own. We often try to help the students forgetting how important it is for them to problem solve on their own. I aspire to give them more autonomy over their decisions and situations that may happen in the classroom.

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As a math teacher sometimes it is difficult to give students complete autonomy in the class because you try to teach them steps and procedures. Through reading this book it opened my eye to allowing students to take ownership of their learning. Taking notes in the manner they feel helps them best. Showing their work in a manner that makes most sense to them instead of the way we as teachers expect them to show their work. Give them the ability to make decisions that help them personalize their learning experience.

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ACT: On the first day of school I had students use padlet to write their goals for the class and the school year.
ASPIRE: I want to be the "non-anxious presence" and "adopt an attitude of nonjudgmental acceptance" with my students. I also want to get to know them in nonacademic settings, so I hope to attend more sports events and performances.

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This book is applicable to us in the classroom because just as doctors struggle to give each patient the individualized attention

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Hold off on making quick judgments. People need time

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Reading students's faces and having an intuition for how they feel at a particular moment is very helpful in the classroom as it allow us to reflect and make changes if needed.

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The accepted creed and reason for doing something does not mean it will work all the time. Further, accepted doctrine needs to be changed to match the modern advancements being made by science. Finally, lack of clear and present leadership will and can cause problems.

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Like the orchestra that did blind auditions, try to grade blindly as well and see what happens

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This book put forth three concepts for me:
1.  The importance of good leadership
2. The concept of being self-aware
3. The protagonists of this book were complete different learners and proceeded to pursue their goals very differently

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In the classroom, when teaching a lesson, if your gut says to do, or stop doing something, its probably for the best.

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It can be argued that first impressions are the real thing

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Is thin-slicing ok when we're trying to connect/get-to-know our students? Maybe a deeper understanding is more valuable than an instinctual 2-second judgment.

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Allow your students to learn this way. Keep your lessons simple and let the student use their instinct to come up with the correct answers.

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We need to stop and think before we make assumptions about students and parents

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Think about how you perceive your students initially compared to after getting to know them. Was your assumption correct?

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Don't Warren Harding your students.

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In my class when helping a struggling student I would go against the 40/70 rule. For example, if I see a student who is struggling I would want 100% of the information (from parents, counselors, previous teachers, etc) in order to properly help them. The more information the better I can help them.

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Reading Blink can help a teacher work with students on thinking about how they think.

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Learning while doing, being prepared and being a non traditional learner can work together.

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What does this mean for work with our students?

To emphasize how to grow from your mistakes and continue to learn from others around you.

Everyone around you can be an expert in their own field. Give others freedom to be their best and with motivation they will be. -CL