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Recognizing Trauma’s Many Faces

All of my life, I have heard my dad tell stories about the multiple heart attacks and regular hospital stays…

6 years ago

Why Gifted Children Can Be At-Risk Too

Often times people overlook the fact that gifted students can be just as at-risk as students we traditionally concern ourselves…

6 years ago

True Literacy: 3 Areas of Focus to Improve Reading Instruction

In this installment of the True Literacy video column, Dr. Michael Hart shares his thoughts on the importance of establishing…

6 years ago

Be Intentional About Course-Correcting

Although the first semester is almost over, it’s not too late to make adjustments to create a safe and nurturing…

6 years ago

3 Creative Ways To Build Confidence In Students

One of the most frequently repeated quotes on failure and resilience comes from Thomas Edison. While talking about his experiments…

6 years ago

How to Personalize Professional Development

Professional development is a tricky thing. Districts are often times charged with the mammoth task of trying to provide PD…

6 years ago

Betting on Education’s Long Game

When I was a young girl, we lived in an analog world. It was a different time. There was no…

6 years ago

Why Failure Is Actually a Good Thing

I was walking the other day and passed a skateboard park. In the park was a lone kid, probably no…

6 years ago

Connecting with Kids: Step Back, Look Around, and Lean In

It’s hard to believe November has already arrived. Up here in Boston, our leaves are almost gone and we’re soon…

6 years ago

Questions to Answer Before We Move Forward

In early October, I attended the inaugural CASEL SEL Exchange in Chicago. The conference included 1500 professionals from research, education,…

6 years ago