mantra. (Merriam-Webster 2014): a word or phrase that is repeated often or that expresses someone's basic beliefs
IF ONLY
students would.....then they would not be failing
IF ONLY
those teachers would have taught...then they would not be failing
IF ONLY
parents/guidance/administration would....then they would not be failing
IF ONLY
previous grading practices prepared students...then they would not be failing
AS LONG AS
I keep blaming...then students will continue to fail
The Mantra of Student Failure
The Mantra of Student Success
ONCE I
meet students at their levels of readiness...then will they find success
ONCE I
collaborate with teachers across grade levels...then will they find success
ONCE I
establish a support system of all stakeholders...then will they find success
ONCE I
implement transparent and relevant learning objectives to grade...then will they find success
AS LONG AS
I continually seek to help students grow...then students will continue to succeed
The Mantra of Student Success
mantra. 2014. In Merriam-Webster.com.
Retrieved January 29, 2014, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mantra
