When Times Get Tough

Posted on May 17, 2022 Written by

This week has been extremely frustrating. Without going into too much detail, our state recently passed a law that will require a significant amount of extra work for many teachers. This law doesn't address a widespread problem (there was only a … [Continue reading]

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More on SEL …

Posted on May 10, 2022 Written by

In previous posts, we've discussed Social Emotion Learning (SEL) and the positive impact it can have on student learning. There's now over a decade of data supporting SEL implementation, and many districts have found ways to sustain and even expand … [Continue reading]

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Bridging the Empathy Gap

Posted on April 26, 2022 Written by

Among the challenges that today's teachers and administrators face are the increasing social and political conflicts that are rapidly dividing coworkers, families, and friends. However, also we know that effective educators are "bridge builders." So … [Continue reading]

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Engaging Teachers

Posted on April 12, 2022 Written by

In these challenging times, helping your teachers feel more empowered and effective in their work is a vital task. Numerous studies (Goddard, 2001; Goddard, Hoy, & Hoy, 2000) suggest that engaged teachers have a significant impact on both school … [Continue reading]

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