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Come help prep the first pack of the year full of classroom essentials and teacher favorites at a Back-to-School Packout Party! To kick off the school year, we're building packs to support 4,500 teachers across the country! We love to include parents, community members, and teams in the prep! We have a variety of 2-hr time slots available for you to choose from (come for a little bit or stay for the whole time). There will be snacks, refreshments, and tunes ready when you arrive! We cannot wait to welcome you into our space in Millwork Commons! https://lnkd.in/gj8nmG7m

At Alpaca, our most important (and most asked about!) core value is to Write Thank You Notes. We believe that handwritten notes deliver gratitude, personalization, and authenticity to the experience of being an educator, so we include one in every single pack. ✉️ We're already writing thank you notes for the upcoming school year, and could use some extra helping hands! Want to help us write thank you notes to all the incredible Alpaca educators in our community? Join the Thank You Crew today! https://lnkd.in/gXk2ywCB

⭐️ New school staff engagement resource to try with your team! By consistently checking in with your team, school leaders foster a culture of trust, strengthen relationships, and nurture a supportive environment. Download our new resource '3 Easy Ways to Ask Your Staff How They're Doing', fully equipped with activity printables, templates, and tips to get started! 📝🔗 https://lnkd.in/gVsd2JT7 #SchoolCulture #TeacherWellbeing #TeacherMorale #TeacherRetention

I love great storytelling. SO MUCH. And one of the most important aspects of great storytelling, in my opinion, is the ability to ask great questions and guide an audience. Jennifer Gonzalez, the host of the Cult of Pedagogy podcast, puts on a *masterclass* in storytelling and interviewing every episode, but of course I'm especially partial and completely blown away by her most recent interview featuring Alpaca and Karen (Stephan) Borchert focused on how semantic pulse surveys can boost school climate. The episode is a must-listen as it dives into everything you need (and want to know, promise ✨) about semantic pulse surveys - what they are, why they're great tool for school leaders, and how Alpaca's is utilizing this type of survey to help make school the happiest place to work. Check it out and queue it up now! Available on both Spotify and Apple Podcasts! 🎙️ And fun fact (for those following along): Karen (Stephan) Borchert and Sal Khan are the only CEOs to be interviewed on the Cult of Pedagogy podcast (230 episodes and counting) to date! 👏

NEW ON THE BLOG! 📝 Checking in with your staff on a consistent, intentional basis is easier said than done! Regularly asking "How are you doing?" builds trust, provides school leaders with actionable feedback, and boosts teacher morale. Read our newest blog post for three ideas to try at your next team meeting to touch base with your team, more often throughout the school year! 🔗✨ https://bit.ly/3VCsNh0 #SchoolCulture #TeacherWellbeing #TeacherMorale #TeacherRetention

Ask often, use real words. Catch Alpaca CEO and Founder Karen (Stephan) Borchert on the newest episode of the Cult of Pedagogy podcast discussing how semantic pulse surveys can improve teacher wellbeing, creating a more positive and aligned school climate! Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts - listen today! 🔗 ✨ https://lnkd.in/g5D4EFUE #TeacherWellbeing #TeacherAppreciation #SchoolClimate #SemanticPulseSurveys #CultofPedagogy

What do #EdTech Founders Karen (Stephan) Borchert and Sal Khan (Khan Academy) have in common? Find out on Monday! 👀

Alpaca Founder & CEO Karen (Stephan) Borchert on the importance of peer collaboration and alignment, fostering higher job satisfaction among school teams!

New on the blog! ✨ All of us want to celebrate our staff but planning ahead is key! Now that summer break is here, it's the perfect time to create a staff celebration plan that ensures every team member feels recognized and appreciated throughout the entire year - not just during Teacher Appreciation Week! Read the full blog post here! 🎉➡️ https://lnkd.in/gW-yj4-3 #TeacherAppreciation #TeacherRecognition #ThankYouTeachers

New on the blog! We all know, work can be complicated, and how we feel about work can change every day, based on many factors - this is especially true in the education sector. Check out our newest blog post all about semantic pulse surveying, a strategy that school leaders are implementing to gain a better understanding and connection with their staff, not just once a year when the annual climate survey comes around, but on a consistent, regular basis. Read the full blog post here! ➡️✨ https://lnkd.in/gZ3HBZbB #TeacherWellbeing #SemanticPulseSurveys #PulseSurveys