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Fundamental Friday

Fundamental Friday is a weekly blog series that returns to the core values of education, equity, purpose, relationships, and reflection. It’s a space to explore big ideas, ground daily practice in meaningful beliefs, and reconnect with the “why” behind our work.

We Want Them to Talk… Until They Do

We Want Them to Talk… Until They Do

We Want Them to Talk… Until They Do

We say we want students to engage. We design lessons that encourage discourse. We ask open-ended questions, create accountable talk...

Catherine Addor

Jul 4, 20253 min read

Fundamental Friday: Shifting from “I’m So Proud of You” to “You Should Be So Proud"

Fundamental Friday: Shifting from “I’m So Proud of You” to “You Should Be So Proud"

Fundamental Friday: Shifting from “I’m So Proud of You” to “You Should Be So Proud"

Leadership is more than encouragement; it’s about empowerment. There’s a subtle but powerful difference between saying “I’m so proud of...

Catherine Addor

Jun 27, 20252 min read

Responsibility Comes Before Accountability

Responsibility Comes Before Accountability

Responsibility Comes Before Accountability

In a field increasingly driven by external metrics and public-facing results, educational leaders are often measured by test scores,...

Catherine Addor

Jun 20, 20253 min read

Forward is Forward

Forward is Forward

Forward is Forward

There’s a moment every educator, parent, or school leader recognizes when a student makes a small step that feels enormous. Maybe they...

Catherine Addor

Jun 13, 20253 min read

Helping Kids Navigate Truth in a Noisy World, Together

Helping Kids Navigate Truth in a Noisy World, Together

Helping Kids Navigate Truth in a Noisy World, Together

In today’s information-saturated world, the ability to distinguish between fact and opinion is not just a reading comprehension skill;...

Catherine Addor

Jun 6, 20252 min read

Engaging Generation Alpha: A New Blueprint for Family-School Partnerships

Engaging Generation Alpha: A New Blueprint for Family-School Partnerships

Engaging Generation Alpha: A New Blueprint for Family-School Partnerships

Fundamental Friday | Addor-ation Innovation Services Who is Generation Alpha? Born between 2010 and the mid-2020s, Generation Alpha is...

Catherine Addor

May 30, 20253 min read

Trains Don’t Move Without Engineers

Trains Don’t Move Without Engineers

Trains Don’t Move Without Engineers

Leading the Whole System We all know the saying “trains don’t move without engineers” , but have we ever really thought about what that...

Catherine Addor

May 23, 20252 min read

So You Think You Want to Be a Teacher? 10 Questions to Ask Yourself First

So You Think You Want to Be a Teacher? 10 Questions to Ask Yourself First

So You Think You Want to Be a Teacher? 10 Questions to Ask Yourself First

Teaching is not a fallback career. It’s not a day job or a temporary stepping stone. It’s a calling, one that demands heart,...

Catherine Addor

May 16, 20253 min read

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