School Culture Recharged Quotes

“The desire to fit in is one reason people associate with others who are like themselves. If you are always negative, then you feel normal (and validated) with like-minded colleagues, and it is now the positive people who don't fit in. What this means in terms of change is that some people may need to change peer groups as they try to change their attitude. Remember, climate is how we feel; culture tells us how we are supposed to feel. To remain in a culture that is changing, you must change the way you feel to align with the expectations of the culture, or you may leave the culture. In a school setting, you will either leave the school, or stay in the school and build your own clique.”
― Steve Gruenert, School Culture Recharged: Strategies to Energize Your Staff and Culture

“A PLC typically consists of three to eight teachers who share a cohort of students, a grade level, or a subject area. These groups meet on a regular basis to discuss a variety of topics relevant to student achievement. In an ideal setting, this collaboration provides a venue for teachers to share successes and challenges, trade ideas, and create new supports or structures for struggling students.”
― Steve Gruenert, School Culture Recharged: Strategies to Energize Your Staff and Culture