Shifting the Paradigm from Deficit Oriented Schools to Asset Based Models: Why Leaders Need to Promote an Asset Orientation in our Schools

 After reading this article, I honestly agree with the main idea, I feel like schools focus too much on what students are doing wrong instead of what they are doing right. When students are always reminded of their weaknesses, it can hurt their confidence, I believe it would make more sense to focus on their strengths and help them grow from there. 

 

 I also think the part about leadership is important, if school leaders believe in supporting students strengths, teachers will follow that example. The section about middle school stood out to me too because those years really shape a student's future.

Overall, this article matches what I already think: every student has something positive inside them. Schools should focus more on building those strengths instead of just fixing problems.  

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