No one likes to feel used. When the perceived focus becomes the content over the person, people feel used. When teachers are valued only for the test scores of their students, they feel used. When administrators are "successful" only when they achieve "highly effective school" status, they feel used. Eventually, "used" people lose joy in learning and teaching. Curriculum does not teach; teachers do. Standards don't encourage; administrators do. Peaceable schools value personnel and students for who they are as worthy human beings.. If your mission statement says you care, then specific practices of care should be habits within your school. Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz
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Most people do not like to feel used, which is why they speak up and say that they are treated unfairly. When something is said or done that is perceived as unfair, people often feel used and quickly become suspicious of the person who has done the unfair action. Many people only accept suggestions and ideas when it is clear that their opinions and ideas will be given equal weight.

Source: The Little Book Of Restorative Discipline For Schools: Teaching Responsibility; Creating Caring Climates

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