Dear Principals: Before You Quit, Move to the Mountains, and Open a Candle Shop, Try This Instead

Before you quit and start a candle shop, try these boundary-setting strategies to lead sustainably and avoid burnout.

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When Stealing Candy Becomes a Lesson in Restoring Trust

A stolen piece of candy led to a powerful lesson on trust and responsibility. See how restorative discipline makes a difference.

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Never Give Consequences When You’re Angry

Effective discipline starts with emotional control. Learn why pausing before reacting helps educators and parents guide behavior better.

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

Discover effective strategies to rest, recharge, and prepare for the new year during your winter break. This guide offers practical tips to help educators rejuvenate and return to the classroom with renewed energy.

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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 Desautels CruzThese descriptors are what we call ‘sensations.’ Sensation is the language of our nervous systems, and they can show up quickly when our bodies and brains

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A Guide to Setting up STEAM stations with PETER O’METER

Discover how to set up engaging STEAM stations using the interactive augmented reality children’s book PETER O’METER. This guide offers creative activities across Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, integrating SEL for a holistic learning experience.

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When Passions Collide: The Spark of Project-Based Learning (PBL)

Discover how passion-driven PBL transforms classrooms into dynamic spaces of creativity and exploration.

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The Power of the High Five

Discover how the simple act of a high five can transform your classroom. Dr. Brad Johnson explores the impact of gestural praise on student motivation and performance, offering practical tips for educators to boost engagement and success.

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The Future of Learning: Blending Passion with Project-Based Education

Embrace the future of education with passion-driven PBL. Learn how to make your classroom a launchpad for inspired and engaged learners.

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5 Engaging SEL Check-ins with Young Students using PETER O’METER

Discover 5 engaging SEL check-in activities for young students featuring PETER O’METER. Explore art, games, and augmented reality to teach emotional intelligence and foster a supportive classroom environment. Perfect for educators and parents looking to inspire empathy, creativity, and self-awareness in children. Dive into the world of PETER O’METER today and transform your approach to social-emotional learning.

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Teaching Media Literacy Doesn’t Need to Be Defense-Against-The-Dark-Arts

Discover how using narratives can transform media literacy education for kids, making learning engaging and memorable. Dive into innovative strategies for empowering young digital citizens.

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Artificial Intelligence and Actual Intelligence

Explore the crucial importance of media and digital literacy in combating AI-generated disinformation and the essential steps towards empowering our youth in the digital world.

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