In this episode of The Energy Bus for Schools Podcast, host Dr. Jim Van Allan highlights the power of high engagement in schools and how it directly impacts culture, growth, and success. We take a moment to brag on Palm City Elementary, a school that ranked 19th out of 3,600 elementary schools in Florida, largely due to its highly engaged volunteers, staff, and parents. This episode dives into why engagement is the key to sustaining and elevating school culture, from organizing impactful events to empowering teachers and staff to lean into their school's vision.

Through a business lens, Dr. Van Allan explores how schools, like businesses, thrive by retaining and engaging their people rather than constantly replacing them. Backed by Gallup research, we uncover how engaged communities lead to stronger relationships, higher involvement, and greater success. From mobilizing staff and parents to fostering excellent communication, we discuss practical strategies to build a culture of engagement. Stick around for actionable takeaways, including how to identify key stakeholders, form an engagement committee, and create events that bring people together. Let's get energized and create a culture where everyone is all in!