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Franklin Schargel
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Franklin Schargel
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Franklin P. Schargel is a former classroom teacher, school counselor and school administrator who successfully designed, developed and helped implement a process that dramatically increased parental engagement, increased post-secondary school attendance and significantly lowered his Title 1 high school’s dropout rate. The U.S. Department of Education, Business Week, Fortune Magazine, National Public Radio (NPR) the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) and The New York Times have recognized his work. In addition, Schargel served as the Education Division Chair of the American Society for Quality and helped develop the National Quality Award, the Malcolm Baldridge Award for Education.Schargel is an internationally recognized speaker, trainer and author of thirteen best-selling books. His last published book: “Creating Safe Schools: A Guide for School Leaders, Classroom Teachers, Counselors and Parents” has been published internationally by Francis and Taylor, LLC. In addition, he has written over 100 published articles dealing with school reform.
Recent posts
Preventing School Violence Is a Winnable ExerciseSchool violence prevention strategies, compared with the Secret Service study of 41 school attacks and its findings on warning signs and threat assessment.
How Much Is a Good Teacher Worth?Frank Schargel discusses how competitive teacher salaries would lower the attrition rate of nearly one in ten teachers leaving the classroom last year.
Looking at the Escalation of School Violence Even During the PandemicMass school shootings continued during the pandemic even while most schools were closed to in-person learning. This article examines that escalation.
The Best Way to Return to In-Person LearningAccording to the American Federation of Teachers, 85 percent of AFT teachers and school staff support a return to in-person learning as long as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines are followed.
Where Do We Get Cooperating Teachers for Student Teachers?A good student teaching experience jump-starts a new teaching career. The payoff in terms of teacher quality is enormous.
Youth Suicide Part 2Often times, educators are the first to see the signs and notice behavioral changes.
The Preventable Tragedy of Youth SuicideYouth suicide statistics from the CDC's 2023 survey, what protects students, and what schools can do. Call or text 988 for help.
Critical Team-Building ComponentsBuilding teams the right way solves problems before they happen.
Building Global Economies; From Schoolhouses To The WorkplaceBy Franklin P. Schargel






