How to Foster a Growth Mindset in the Classroom

By Jeremiah Davis, Paraprofessional, Rocketship Dream Community Prep | April 10, 2025

When a school builds a collective growth mindset for teachers and students, it benefits the whole educational ecosystem. That's why we wanted to share how setting goals, stretching comfort zones,…

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How to Improve School Culture

By Jeremiah Davis, Paraprofessional, Rocketship Dream Community Prep | March 3, 2025

A positive school culture is essential for fostering a sense of belonging and helping young students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. For all students, creating a culture that is fun and nurturing can make a huge difference in their daily experience. By integrating celebrations, recognitions, and interactive activities, you can foster a school environment where…

You Can Do Hard Things: One Teacher’s Journey from Para to a Top Teacher

Rocketship Public Schools | July 22, 2024

Meet Emily Suarez Del Real, a dedicated first grade teacher at Rocketship Southside Community Prep in Milwaukee who is from the very community she serves. Yet, even though Emily grew up in the South side community, she had to travel a long distance to get a quality education. “My mom believed the only way I…

Hear Why This School Leader Loves Rocketship

July 6, 2024

Our schools wouldn’t be what they are without our school leaders. Hear firsthand what Rocketship Brilliant Minds Principal, Lisa Greene, loves most about being a school leader and how her dedication makes a difference every day. Click below to watch the video and get a glimpse into her world.

Mr. Juni’s East Side

Ricardo Juni, STEM Teacher at Rocketship Brilliant Minds | May 30, 2024

What connects us all? What lived experiences do we share? How do we find joy through our struggles? These questions guide me as I work with my Rocketeers to celebrate Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. This month is not only a time to acknowledge the contributions, histories, and cultures of the…

Teaching Is About Relationships First

by Meghan Borgwardt, 4th/5th grade STEM teacher at Rocketship Southside Community Prep | January 26, 2024

For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a teacher. There’s nothing else I ever wanted to do. I actually grew up with educators in my family. My aunt was a special education teacher, and I remember being in her classroom over the summers pretending to teach a class using her…

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