School Culture

Bite, Snack, Meal, Crockpot: Building a Culture One “Bite” at a Time by: James Layman

Bite, Snack, Meal, Crockpot: Building a Culture One “Bite” at a Time by: James Layman

There is a reason that “creating a culture” is the number one goal area of the AWSP Leadership Framework— because culture is everything. How our schools and our people interact, the relationships they have with each other and the community, and most importantly, the relationship our people (adults, students, community members, etc.) have with our school, every aspect of it is woven around one word: Culture.

Creating A School Of Dancers, Not Devious Lickers

What is the "Devious Lick Challenge"? It is a challenge on TikTok, where students are encouraged to take something from their school; these items may include the bathroom sink, a soap dispenser, or even a teacher's desk. Schools have tried a multitude of ways to stop students, yet this challenge is just as popular today as ever. Clearly, many solutions aren't working. So, what is the solution?