I really like Pamela's style of writing and this article hits the nail firmly on the head.
I just love this excerpt - it really sums up the Supportive approach
Today, if my students find their way to Room 146 with some peace, they are a success. If they make it into the building without a security
guard hollering at them because their shirts are untucked, they are a
success. If an assistant principal doesn't suspend them because their ID
cards aren't hanging on their necks, well, it has been a marvelous
school experience. If they can forget for 50 minutes that their brothers
are in jail for selling cocaine at an elementary school, they are doing
okay.
Please read the full article here on the Huffington Post
First published 28 Dec 2010
I just love this excerpt - it really sums up the Supportive approach
Today, if my students find their way to Room 146 with some peace, they are a success. If they make it into the building without a security
guard hollering at them because their shirts are untucked, they are a
success. If an assistant principal doesn't suspend them because their ID
cards aren't hanging on their necks, well, it has been a marvelous
school experience. If they can forget for 50 minutes that their brothers
are in jail for selling cocaine at an elementary school, they are doing
okay.
Please read the full article here on the Huffington Post
First published 28 Dec 2010