Stopping Fights Before They Start: Restorative Practices in Schools

Middle school hallways are a breeding ground for rumors, misunderstandings, and conflicts that can escalate into something bigger than they need to be. That’s exactly what I walked

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When Stealing Candy Becomes a Lesson in Restoring Trust

You ever feel like a broken record?Like you’ve had the same conversation with the same students a million times, but they just don’t get it?That was me. Two

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Never Give Consequences When You’re Angry

You ever feel like a broken record?Like you’ve had the same conversation with the same students a million times, but they just don’t get it?That was me. Two

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Rest, Recharge, and Return Ready: Your Winter Break Game Plan

Hey fellow educators! Feeling like you're just chugging along on the last fumes of energy? Guess what? Winter break is here, and it's our perfect chance to hit

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Living Inside the World of Anxiety

Many of us have experienced the sensations of feeling edgy, fast, hot, sweaty, scattered, whirling, heavy, weighted, disconnected and numb, etc. inside our bodies and brains. Illustration by Alexis

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The Power of the High Five

Understanding the Power of Praise in the ClassroomThe significance of praise cannot be overstated. It serves as the fuel that ignites the flames of motivation and academic excellence

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Bridge-Building: Keys to Supporting Equitable & Authentic School-Family Engagement

Living on Common GroundNothing is easy about what you will read, and no simple answers exist; because I value sharing space here with you, I want to tell

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Adult SEL: Winter Wellness for Educators. 5 Steps for an Amazing Winter Break!

Hey fellow educators! Feeling like you're just chugging along on the last fumes of energy? Guess what? Winter break is here, and it's our perfect chance to hit

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Trauma-Responsive Living

Living on Common GroundNothing is easy about what you will read, and no simple answers exist; because I value sharing space here with you, I want to tell

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Bye Bye Bye to Co-Teaching Stress: Unlock the Power of Teaching In Sync!

Are you tired of feeling like your co-teaching experience is more like a broken record, playing the same stressful tune over and over again? If you're nodding your head

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