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“Inviting In” Rather Than “Coming Out”

Kadeem Gill, Executive Director, Rocketship Wisconsin | June 25, 2024

I often get asked about my ‘coming out’ story, especially during Pride Month. But instead of "coming out," I prefer to use the term "inviting in." "Coming out" can stigmatize…

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7 Spring Break Strategies for Growing Brains

by Logan Juve Janicula, Integrated Special Education Program Specialist | March 21, 2016

Over the next few weeks, students across the country will abandon their desks and leave their pencils and papers behind. Classrooms will transform into ghost towns, and playgrounds will be empty. Why? It’s spring break! While our students may be opting to sleep in and play outside in the sunshine instead of dissecting paragraphs and…

How to Prepare for the Middle School Transition

by Logan Juve Janicula, Integrated Special Education Coach | March 7, 2016

Editor’s Note: We know that success in middle school is built upon a strong foundation of academics, character, creativity and social-emotional intelligence. We are proud that an independent study by SRI International found that our Rocketeers are thriving in middle school. As families at Rocketship and beyond prepare to transition to middle school we’re publishing this post again to…

Celebration and Appreciation: How Cultural Engagement Enriches Our School and Our Scholars

by Rocketship Mosaic Vietnamese Parent Association, Rocketship Mosaic Elementary | February 29, 2016

Last week, members of the Rocketship Mosaic Vietnamese Parent Association (RMVPA) beamed with pride as 35 Rocketeers took the stage for Rocketship Mosaic’s (RoMo’s) 2nd annual Tet Festival. Three months of practice and preparation led up to a fantastic nine-act display of Vietnamese culture, complete with traditional music, dance, and costumes, and a surprise meet-and-greet…

Getting the Most Out of Conferences

by Dustin Lockwood, Academic Support Manager, Los Sueños Academy | February 3, 2016

Whether sharing data celebrations or problem solving homework difficulties, parents and teachers are the ultimate cheerleaders for all students, and conferences are an opportunity to collaborate around students’ academic and social progress. That, and research shows family engagement improves school readiness, student achievement and social skills.

The Power of Choice: Middle School and Beyond

by Logan Juve Janicula, Program Specialist, Integrated Special Education | November 18, 2015

The power of choice is a beautiful thing. We have choice in our elected officials, choice in the kinds of sports we watch or play on the weekends and – thanks to the efforts of parents and community members – choice in where our children attend school. Hundreds of Rocketship families exercised this power of…

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