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Suspensions are a big problem.This challenging reality underscores why it's crucial for educators and administrators to delve into the complexities of student suspensions and collaborate on effective solutions, especially when the current situation feels overwhelming.

Across the country, schools are making a powerful shift from punitive discipline to restorative practices and the results are transformative. Research shows that schools using restorative approaches see fewer behavioral issues, stronger relationships, and improved school climate. But the true power of this shift lies in what students are learning: how to communicate, resolve conflicts, build empathy, and take ownership of their actions.

Restorative practices only work when adults lead by example first. If we want schools to be spaces where students feel safe, connected, and accountable, we must first build that same culture among the adults. 

Creating effective classroom behavior expectations can feel overwhelming. While most educators understand the importance of solid classroom management, establishing rules that actually work requires a strategic approach. Here are six proven steps to transform your classroom management experience.

With the right tools and strategies, you can harness data to personalize instruction without adding hours to your workload. Here’s how to make student data work for you—not the other way around.

Student behavior is one of the most pressing challenges faced by schools and youth-serving organizations today. From preschoolers to high school seniors, behavior concerns can disrupt learning, overwhelm staff, and prevent students from reaching their full potential.

To prepare students for this modern world, we must shift away from passive, "sit-and-get" instruction and focus on cultivating active learne

Just when we thought education was one of the most stressful jobs on the planet, BOOM, it got more stressful. Educators are reporting...

What is conflict resolution? Conflict resolution is a process for addressing and managing opposing views and ideas, which can include...

Employability skills are a set of skills outside of technical or academic competencies that are desired by potential employers and...

My family moved from Michigan to Indiana in April of 1988, the end of my 2nd grade year. Upon joining my new class, my teacher did an...

Right now, teaching, and basically any job in education, can seem overwhelming. There are so many things we could be doing. It is very...

Last December I wrote about prioritizing our adult mental wellness during times of stress and uncertainty. I was hopeful at the time that...

Stress is a part of life and it can even be helpful! We perform better under some level of stress, it can motivate us to reach our goals...

My guess is if I ask teachers who have taught for more than one year, they can name a student they know who will come to class without...

In an ideal setting, a classroom should have a teacher facilitating lessons, while the students are carefully listening, learning, and...

What is Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports? Also known as PBIS, it is a program that schools use to improve student behavior....

Many schools across the US are finding it hard to deal with student misbehavior. And usually, students are punished for not knowing how...