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Replicable Practices

• Implementation 1: Make ethics and values a cross-cutting dimension of school culture
• Implementation 2: Promote critical thinking at every opportunity
• Implementation 3: Build relationships to build trust
• Implementation 4: Promote a culture of open feedback
• Implementation 5: Engage trustees in a focus on trust
• Implementation 6: Establish the tone at the top
• Implementation 7: Promote tolerance for ambiguity
• Implementation 8: Draw from the ranks for professional development
• Implementation 9: Trust students with authentic input
• Implementation 10: Make mistakes an opportunity for growth, not punishment

Replicable Practices

Implementation 6: Establish the tone at the top:

• Promote access to process for anyone impacted by an issue or decision.
• Model and promote informal opportunities for professional growth.
• Admit your own failings.
• Actively demonstrate an interest and confidence in moral reasoning.
• Decide on deepest priorities. Seek them actively and courageously.
• Explain and sekk the kind of adults you want in the culture.
• Get clear on the vision and values, and get good at communicating them.
• Truly self-examine and align attitude with values.
• Invite feedback.

To learn how to implement a Schools of Integrity and Ethical Literacy® Initiative in your school community, please contact the Institute for further information.