GCPS CONNECTED

In the latest episode of Connected, we celebrate the six 2025 Teacher of the Year finalists, and more! Segmento para la Participación Familiar en español avance al minuto: 3:33.

Each month of the 2023-24 school year, we will spotlight one of our strategic priorities or Portrait of a Graduate competencies by sharing the stories of two clusters—highlighting their classrooms, notable events, community insights, achievements, community service projects, student organizations, volunteer efforts, and more.

October Blueprint in Action: Empathy

Empathy, the ability to understand the feelings of another person and place yourself in their position, is the entry point towards creating a culture where staff and students feel a sense of belonging and safety. Empathy allows us to consider the perspective of others, affirming and valuing the diversity of everyone in our community. It is a critical element of emotional intelligence. If we are to truly recognize the dignity in every person—their innate worth resulting from their very humanity—we must first practice empathy.

Learn more about the Duluth and Meadowcreek clusters' work creating a culture of understanding and belonging, building the bridge from empathy to excellence. #GCPSBlueprintInAction

• Board meeting and work session (October 19)
  
• Coffee with Calvin (October 5)
• Connected (October 12)
  
• GCPS Links (October 19)

• News Releases
  
• Student Calendars
  
• And much more at www.gcpsk12.org!
  

• The next regular Board meeting is November 16. (Online, find links to sign up for the public comment sections of the meeting.)