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102 brparents.com | january 2016 a culture of
engagement
private
schools
in the baton rouge area are highly en- gaged
schools
at adminis- trative, faculty, and student levels. highly talented princi- pals and headmasters foster this
engagement
by focusing on the strengths of teach- ers. a culture of
recognition
and collaboration results. ?is
recognition
and focus on teachers? strengths not only results in lower absentee- ism and decreased turnover of staff, but also in increased student
engagement
and achievement. ?e ongoing ef- forts to assess, plan, and fol- low through on commitments to attain excellence at every level are a hallmark of strong, engaged
schools
in the pri- vate sector. ? from the mountains of west virginia to the marginalized populations of nicaragua, our girls return from mission trips with the realization that they set out to change the world, and in doing so changed themselves. ?mindy brodhead averitt, st. joseph?s academy
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