Here are a few words from participants at the National Freshman Success Institute:
I really appreciate the intentionality in this program. It’s not a one-off program or Band-aid solution. It’s deep learning, deep thinking and deep intervention.— Whitney Peters, Freshman Success Coach
I really appreciate the intentionality in this program. It’s not a one-off program or Band-aid solution. It’s deep learning, deep thinking and deep intervention. — Whitney Peters, Freshman Success Coach
NFSI is a way for a team to engage in the soul work–we get so stuck in the day-to-day of running schools, and this is an opportunity to really give permission to step away and be catalyzed moving forward.— Matsuo Marti, Chief Schools Officer (CSO)
From the processes in place to the impact it has—you start seeing positive trends. I recommend NFSI to all teams, especially those who work with 9th-grade students. — Matthew Barrow, PE Teacher & Freshman Team Lead
To anyone considering attending, don't go, “Oh, it's pricey.” Cheap things get left behind all the time because they break. This experience is not going be one of those things.– Mary LaCroix, Social Studies Teacher/Team Lead
A one of a kind experience. The staff, the school [visits]…overall everyone was extraordinary! Would recommend to any district. –Trendelle Vaughn, College & Career Counselor
This is the work high schools need to focus on to move their schools in the right direction. –Justin Simon, Teacher
A wonderful training in social justice that will lead to the improvement of school culture long term. –Fred Aguirre, Assistant Principal
Outstanding tools! Tremendous combination of research and practice. No one could leave here and say they don't know how to do it. –Mickey Buhl, Executive Director of Secondary Education and Pathways
One mind-blowing and enlightening experience for adults who truly want to see success in children. –Toilisa Lockett, Assistant Principal
This learning will make a life changing difference for untold numbers of students from all walks of life. –Molly Schaefer, Principal