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Reviewing Mindfulness and Other Mind-Related Programs: Have We Just Lost our Minds? (Part I)
Why Schools Sometimes Waste their Time and (Staff) Resources on Fads with Poor Research and Unrealistic ResultsDear Colleagues,It is amazing to me that some schools and districts claim that they do no...
Read Full ArticleBuilding Strong Staff Relationships and Effective, Productive Teams- - The Ultimate Staff Strategies for School Success (Part II)
The 7 C’s of Staff Success: Building Strong RelationshipsDear Colleagues,Happy Belated New Year !!!! With the holiday season and our transition into a new year now passed. . . and at least two weeks b...
Read Full ArticleMay the Force be with You- - The Ultimate Organizational Strategies for School Success (Part I)
Dear Colleagues,After months of build-up, the new Star Wars movie was released a few days ago. . . not surprisingly, to record audiences.On the one hand, it is amazing that this film series- - which b...
Read Full ArticleRich District, Poor District: Common Sense Practices to Maximize Resources and Improve Student Outcomes
It’s Not Always about the Money, HoneyDear Colleagues,I hope that your December has gone well so far. . . and that you are looking forward to a wonderful holiday season.The sun is now rising in the Ea...
Read Full ArticleNew U.S. Department of Education Report: Students in RtI Tier II Interventions are Losing Ground
What the Report Says. . . Why RtI is Not Working. . . Recommendations for Improving the RtI ProcessDear Colleagues,This past week, a new federal report, Evaluation of Response to Intervention Practice...
Read Full ArticleHow do Teachers Influence Students’ Classroom Self-Management? Research to Practice Recommendations
New Research Report: Positive Classroom Climates and Relationships Most Influence Student MotivationDear Colleagues,As a parent and a presenter, there are times that I joke (??!!) about adolescence be...
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