As I listened this morning to the BYU devotional speech given by Ed Adams about traditions I thought how perfectly it fit with the Esperanza training we had yesterday on Invitational Education.
Wholesome traditions that we intentionally employ will play an important part in making Esperanza inviting. It would behoove all of us to think of traditions that would make Esperanza inviting for each of our stakeholders--educators, parents, students, Board members, members of the community.
Being inviting also means cheering on other schools. Ed Adams gave examples of some colleges that are finding ways to support opposing sports' teams such as inviting them to tailgaiting parties and cheering when they score. In a similar manner we want to think of specific traditions Esperanza can employ to be inviting to other schools.
According to Ed Adams basic research has found over the years a relationship between group behavior in the public sphere and the perception of that group. Yet, not only do we want Esperanza to be perceived internally and externally as the most inviting place in town but we also want this inviting spirit to be manifested in the life of each person involved with Esperanza...and to let that spirit attend him/her in all aspects of his/her life.
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