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Transforming Education: 3 Small Steps, 1 Big Impact

Content Author2026-08-17T03:36:17-04:00August 1, 2023|

Educators everywhere are gearing up for another school year. With this comes what feels like another complete transformation. New standards, new programs, new rules—all while the building-level leaders want to focus on their mission/vision, goals and values, and the possibilities of a school energized by joy and focused on academic rigor. Our hope is that this year it all comes together, and school becomes everything that we imagined—and promised—it to be.

Teacher Appreciation Week: A Time to Foster Engagement and Validation

Content Author2026-08-17T03:36:18-04:00May 3, 2023|

As Teacher Appreciation Week fast approaches, it's the perfect opportunity to put an intentional focus on appreciating the teachers and staff who make such a tremendous impact on the lives of students. The dedication, hard work, and compassion they demonstrate day in and day out is nothing short of remarkable. It's important to acknowledge their contributions and let them know they are valued and appreciated.

Celebrate SEL Day 2023 with 7 Mindsets

Content Author2026-08-17T03:38:25-04:00March 7, 2023|

On #SELday, March 10, we celebrate the importance and impact of social emotional learning for students, educators, and all members of the school community! Effective social emotional learning supports educators’ and students’ well-being and long-term success in school and life. The theme of this year’s #SELday is Uplifting Hearts, Connecting Minds. For SEL Day 2023, check out these free resources to support your efforts to create positive culture and climate in your classrooms and schools.

Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life – 3 Ways to Flip the Switch

Content Author2026-08-17T03:38:26-04:00February 10, 2023|

Why do some people thrive while others struggle? Our ten-person team spent three years trying to better understand how we can help people flourish. The answer we got was clear. It is not what we know or where we come from but rather how we think that predicates happiness, meaning, and success. It is not our skill sets; it is our attitudes, our perspectives, and our mindsets that matter most as it relates to our personal wellness. In other words, change your mindset and change your life.

Jeff Waller Interviewed on Leader Chat with Jeff Rose Podcast

Content Author2026-08-17T03:38:26-04:00January 10, 2023|

Jeff Waller, cofounder of 7 Mindsets and co-author of the books Ridiculously Amazing Schools and The 7 Mindsets to Live Your Ultimate Life, recently spoke with Dr. Jeff Rose, host of Cognia’s Leader Chat Podcast.

Deficit Mindset to a Growth Mindset Approach

Content Author2026-08-17T03:38:27-04:00November 30, 2022|

Our education system has focused for too long on what students lack, where they are failing, and what is “wrong” with them. This “deficit thinking”—or mindset—fails to see the innate strengths of students and runs the risk of inhibiting their ability to realize their full potential before they even get started. One of the most significant opportunities for those working in education today is a shift from this harmful deficit mindset to a growth mindset with a strengths-based approach.

Violence Prevention Programs in Schools

Content Author2026-08-17T03:38:27-04:00November 30, 2022|

Over the past decade, many school districts across the country have embraced social-emotional learning (SEL) programs to promote positive behavior among students and address conduct problems such as bullying. The COVID-19 pandemic further popularized these programs because remote learning and isolation caused many students to suffer both academically and emotionally. SEL programs have shown potential to address yet another challenge: They can serve to combat school- and community-based violence as an integral part of violence prevention programs in schools and districts.

How to Change Your Mindset

Content Author2026-08-17T03:38:29-04:00August 14, 2022|

A surefire way to determine whether you need a mindset tune-up is to answer this question: Are you regularly accomplishing your goals and living your dreams? If you answered “yes,” read on, and you’ll probably recognize why. If you said “no,” these steps could be game-changing for you.

Independent Research Study Validates Efficacy of 7 Mindsets on Improving Student Behaviors

Content Author2026-08-17T03:38:30-04:00June 30, 2022|

7 Mindsets announced the findings of an independent research study validating its program’s efficacy in improving behavior outcomes for students. The study, led by Scott Elliot of SEG Measurement and conducted August through December 2019 in New Caney Independent School District in Texas, determined that 7 Mindsets instruction to middle school students can effectively reduce the frequency of teacher referrals and disciplinary actions for misbehavior.

Ridiculously Amazing Schools

Content Author2026-08-17T03:39:06-04:00January 28, 2020|

7 Mindsets, the national leader in mindsets-based social and emotional learning (SEL) curriculum and activities, today announced the publication of Ridiculously Amazing Schools: Creating a Culture Where Everyone Thrives. The new book is co-authored by Tracey Smith, the principal of Brookwood (GA) Elementary School, and Jeff Waller, 7 Mindsets’ co-creator and vice president of educational services.