Our Educator of the Week is Granite Park Jr. High history teacher Joel Mitchell. Joel "creates a classroom environment where every student feels respected." ...
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National civil rights group recognizes Brockbank Jr. for tolerance efforts
Student body president Hannah H. scanned the lunchroom at Brockbank Junior High looking for someone she had never met before. What followed was a series of conversations with multiple individuals whose interests and goals were previously unknown to Hannah. It’s an experience she feels is important for other students to have. “We have so much ...
Junior high Care Team empowering students to curb disrespect
Students at West Lake Junior High School are taking steps to create a culture of courtesy and respect at the school with a new tool - a student-driven Care Team. With around 20 members, the Care Team works to create an environment where 7th and 8th graders get along and feel accepted and safe. Each member was chosen by their peers to lead the ...