A video project helps students hone their multimedia storytelling skills, while developing greater self-awareness and empathy for their peers.
Read moreSchool Shootings Won’t Be Fixed By Zero-Tolerance Discipline Policies
Extensive research shows that more security measures in schools don't make them safer, building relationships with students does.
Read moreIn High School, the Kids Are Not All Right
Research has already been done on putting more security measures in school - they don't work - building relationships with students is the way to go.
Read moreSecret Admirers and Classroom Management
This simple but powerful activity can change the climate of your classroom for the positive.
The Power of Being Seen
Read this article on how a school increased school connectedness through building educator-student relationships
Understanding Implicit Bias
A brief definition of implicit bias and its effects on society.
Read moreThe Zinn Education Project
This website offers free downloadable lessons and articles introducing middle and high school students to, "a more accurate, complex, and engaging understanding of United States history than is found in traditional textbooks and curricula."
Read moreHow White People Got Made
This articles traces the history of the construct of the identity "White" people.
Read more7 Ways to Calm a Young Brain in Trauma
This article provides tips on how to help students regulate, especially those who have experienced trauma
Read moreWhy Teaching Kindness in Schools Is Essential to Reduce Bullying
This article espouses the benefits to students and schools of teaching kindness, including reduced instances of bullying.
Read moreResources to Fight Bullying and Harassment at School
This page has links to lots of resources on bullying, broken into areas such as for educators and social-emotional learning.
Read moreTeen Engagement in Learning Starts With Respect
This article shares tips on how to communicate respectfully and non-judgmentally with your students while also gaining information on the best ways to engage with them.
Read moreWhy Representation Matters
This article provides concrete tips on how to boost representation in your classroom.
Read moreTen Reasons to Start a Conflict Resolution Program
Peer Mediation programs have benefits far beyond solving individual conflicts.
Read moreHow feeling respected transforms a student’s relationship to school
How feeling respected transforms a student’s relationship to school.
Read moreResources for Creating a Radically Compassionate Classroom
This article provides information about how to create classroom spaces that are conducive to building compassion among students
Read moreWhen We Listen to Students
This article discusses the importance of learning about your students directly from the source.
Read moreHow Do We Measure Social and Emotional Learning?
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Read moreLifelong Success Starts With Social-Emotional Learning
Check out these six simple strategies to develop social and academic aptitude.
Read moreHow to Develop a School Culture That Helps Curb Bullying
This article talks about the benefits of restorative practices on bullying prevention and school climate.
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