We had a period of less than 100% attendance while our children were tested in hospital for heart issues. They attended two schools; one was wholly caring, flexible and supportive, but the other had an attendance reward system. During this period, this automatically meant that one child couldn't qualify for the 100% attendance award that, previously, we'd achieved. We were too busy to feel disappointed, but later we judged the school.
I see school attendance rewards as short-sighted, illogical, and damaging. Instead, a bit of true leadership, respect and trust can lead to lifelong friendships (as both school community and alumni) and invaluable mutual support.
Kinda ableist. I struggle to be ‘on’ and able to produce/perform on a daily basis. I think that’s v common for neuro spicy/ divergent types, including my kids. We are hardly a tiny minority. If I push myself past the point where I need rest too often, I risk burnout. I refuse to apologise for that, or insist that anyone else does it. Rest is Resistance !
We had a period of less than 100% attendance while our children were tested in hospital for heart issues. They attended two schools; one was wholly caring, flexible and supportive, but the other had an attendance reward system. During this period, this automatically meant that one child couldn't qualify for the 100% attendance award that, previously, we'd achieved. We were too busy to feel disappointed, but later we judged the school.
I see school attendance rewards as short-sighted, illogical, and damaging. Instead, a bit of true leadership, respect and trust can lead to lifelong friendships (as both school community and alumni) and invaluable mutual support.
"Rewards also punish those who don’t get the reward." -- A scarcity model. There is only so much attendance-goodness to go around.
When, yes -- "how we could make education accessible for all" -- we should be acting from a place of abundance.
Kinda ableist. I struggle to be ‘on’ and able to produce/perform on a daily basis. I think that’s v common for neuro spicy/ divergent types, including my kids. We are hardly a tiny minority. If I push myself past the point where I need rest too often, I risk burnout. I refuse to apologise for that, or insist that anyone else does it. Rest is Resistance !