Demanding Excellence in Students

Laverne Herr January 4, 2017

Lavern calls his fellow teachers to demand a high level of performance from their students–and to prepare for the high personal cost of building relationships that can encourage this excellence. He insists that we inculcate our students with a never-quit ethos.

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