The critical link between athletics and school culture
It’s rare that championships are won by talent alone. As sports fans prepare to dive into the college basketball tournament phenomenon known as March Madness, we’re going to hear a lot of punditry surrounding the value of “chemistry,” “locker-room culture,” and “team-first spirit.” Rightly so. But these things don’t just become necessary or valuable at the professional or college level. In reality, they’re part of the essential effort of building a positive culture that begins with K-12 education.