Thinking about the unthinkable …

It's a tragic reality that school shootings and gun-related incidents on campus are an increasing concern. Regardless of your community's views on "prevention" (which vary widely), schools must always have an effective plan in place to deal with such … [Continue reading]

More on Retaining Teachers (part 2)

Continuing our discussion on the challenge of teacher retention (here, here, and here), this week we'll take a look at five foundational strategies to help avoid teacher burnout. While simple and direct, these are often the most overlooked tools in … [Continue reading]

More on Retaining Teachers

As we've discussed before (here and here), teacher shortages are an increasingly concern! Not only are fewer teachers entering the profession, but the number of veteran teachers calling it quits continues to rise each year. And well-meaning, but … [Continue reading]

More on Bullying

Bullying between students can take many forms (including cyberbullying). Unfortunately, many studies suggest that this problem has gotten worse post-pandemic. One of the best ways to counter bullying is to teach students how to appropriately … [Continue reading]