Escuelita Rewind: Building a Thriving School & Classroom Culture

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October 16, 2025

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After two successful pilots last spring, we brought back amazing educators to �� from Tuesday, Sept. 23 until Thursday, Sept. 25. Our opening session, Building a Thriving School & Classroom Culture, welcomed 17 visiting staff members from , , , , and .��

Participants were fully immersed—exploring ��’s learning environment firsthand and witnessing how the school’s spaces, programs, and culture promote bilingualism, equity, and excellence. During the three day experience, participant schools explored how �� has built and sustained a thriving school and classroom culture rooted in its mission, through intentional structures, aligned systems, and strong relationships that foster coherence, connection, and collective growth. For a full review of the objectives for this session, .

This was a wonderful moment to celebrate our school’s hard work and share ��’s vibrant culture with partner communities.

Throughout the three days, participants hear from Escuelita & �� staff and share resources and best practices.

Lester Matlock, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, shares a few words of his experience as a founding board member and how stakeholders at all levels of the school can help build and maintain a positive school culture.

Participants engage in an activity with ��’s Adult Community Engagement Principles to highlight one of the ways our school community creates an environment for all members to feel heard and respected.

In the afternoon, participants reflect on what they learned throughout the day and discuss how to transfer or adapt specific strategies to their school community.

On the final day of the session, participants left with new knowledge & ideas, and a plan to strengthen their school & classroom culture. They also broadened their network of educators!

Blog Post written by:

Daniela Anello

CEO

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Escuelita Rewind: Building a Thriving School & Classroom Culture

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