Good News Calls

Michelle Oleske, a special education teacher at ZJ Williams Memorial School in Napaskiak, Alaska

When my students get a 100% on their spelling tests or any other great accomplishment, I let the student call home to share the good news. The phone call usually takes only 2-3 minutes, but it is a rewarding few minutes. I can almost always hear the parent praise from across the room. Students look forward to calling so they try extra hard on their assignments.