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Richard Weigel: Focus on Focus

In our schools it is important that we focus on specific ideas and practice them to become experts. Our students must become experts in the skills being taught. Niles Community Schools administrators and teachers are building our expertise for the use of student data as a means to improve our practice. We are also developing our expertise in the art of teaching writing, collaboration, problem solving, and more. Like other experts, we practice our skills until we become the best at teaching so all our students are learning at the highest levels. Our teachers are striving to become world class experts as they practice and practice the skills that will prepare our students for their future. In order for our students to reach their full potential in an ever changing and challenging world, they also must learn and practice the skill of “focus.” I challenge the adults in our students’ lives to do the same, model the behavior of focus, and become a partner in our efforts to inspire locally but excel globally.

Source: Niles Daily Star