A Different New Year’s Resolution
My New Year’s Resolution for 2020 is to work. That’s right! I want to work. Here are 5 ways I am going to make 2020 work better for me.
Three Ways to Promote Teacher Retention
Brookwood Elementary has a high teacher turnover rate, but not for the reasons you might expect. Last year I had two teachers leave for administrative positions. Two others went to middle schools because they wanted to empower kids at that age level. We’ve also had teachers leave to...
Using the 7 Mindsets to Shift School Culture
Instead of focusing their monthly faculty meetings on logistical items that could really be sent in an email, Tracey emphasized the impact of the mindsets on shifting school culture. These meetings put team-building front and center and introduced their “Mindset of the Month.”
Know What Matters and Make It Work
The following article originally appeared in NASSP By Angela K. Doll | December 12, 2017 A parent request for hourly […]
Positive Referrals For Students
Being sent to the principal’s office has historically been associated with stressful, negative feelings for students. But today, a growing number of schools are implementing a new best practice called "Positive Office Referrals."
10 Inspiring Books for Students
As educators, it's important that we use the resources around us to give our students the best possible information, perspectives, and opportunities in life. Here is a list of 10 classic, must-read inspiring books for students.
How to Instill Intrinsic Motivation
Learn how to motivate children and tap into what drives them to do more while tapping into their intrinsic behavior.
Professional Development for Teachers
Learn about key approaches that represent critical professional development for teachers in light of social emotional learning.
30 Quotes About Gratitude
Having an Attitude of Gratitude was shown to mean more than thinking about all the good things in your life. As a matter of fact, everyone we interviewed would invariably point to a period of adversity or struggle in their lives as the time when they gained the knowledge, developed the relationship or built the skill or trait that ultimately allowed them to become happy and successful.
Mindset Training for Teachers and Students
Here's a proven mindset training process for teachers and students. The goal is to change their mindsets, which means changing how they view themselves, their environment and the world.
