I have spent the last few years studying the four generations working in our schools.  The four generations include the Veterans (born between1922-1945), the Baby Boomers (born between 1946-1964), the Gen Xers (born between 1964-1980), and the Millennials (born between 1980-2000).  Our varied values, and expectations about what work is and can be have been the source of much humor, and much tension, for those of us on teams, within departments, or in any type of professional learning community.  As we move into August and our newer staff members join us on those teams, here are three quick but important reminders for working effectively with new kids on the block, the Millennials.