Welcome back to another solo episode, Mindset Monday, with you, me, and the mic. In this episode, I will be talking about the power of words, how it is affecting our expectations towards our students, and the understanding not to expect students to always be perfect.

Let’s jump into this episode and dig in more about the power of words.

[00:01 - 02:00] Opening Segment

• I want to invite you to our Virtual Conference 13th -14th July 2021, with an amazing lineup of speakers.
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• I introduce the topic for this episode.
• The power of words, between ‘students and kids’

[02:01 - 06:41] The Power of Words

• The transformation of philosophy.
• It is normal for kids to make mistakes; it is normal for students to make mistakes.
• Two completely different connotations and expectations between the word ‘students’ and ‘kids.’
• The correlation between academics and how students behave
• Not expecting students always to be perfect.
• The grace and understanding that kids and even adults are going to make mistakes. 
• How we handle and label those mistakes.
• Final words.

Tweetable Quotes:

• “I don't want perfect students; I want students to grow, reflect and own and be accountable for their voice and their choice.” -  Kevin Curtis.
• “When we look at our students, no matter what their age is, they are kids, and when we look at kids, we need to understand they are not going to be perfect.” -  Kevin Curtis.
• “If we continue to think of students, not as kids, we are going to continue to struggle in giving grace, understanding expectation, and giving kids the opportunity to be kids.” -  Kevin Curtis.

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