Tapping into a student's full potential requires educators to plan beyond the final test, says Keynoter Dr. Robyn Jackson, and to steer students toward rigorous instruction that encourages critical thinking…
"Fat talk” or discussions about body image can be common conversation topics for girls of all ages, but the outcome might not be what they intend. Watch @drjenonline underline how…
Did you know that “engagement” declines each year that a student is in a K-12 school? Boredom is an everyday struggle for nearly 60 percent of students in grades 6–12,…
Cultural relevance may be the key to engaging interested but overlooked boys with subjects including the literary arts, sciences, technology and music, according to Dr. Christopher Emdin. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__O2u6eZ2ig&t=1s Watch Dr.…
"At-risk youth don't care about your curriculum and lesson plans until you start caring about their circumstances." Presenter Craig Boykin shares his insights on learning barriers he faced as an…
While some young minds exhibit resilience in the face of adversity, some do not — yet Jim Sporleder believes it can be taught. In fact, as Principal of Lincoln High School, Sporleder saw…
Snapchat, the number one app for one-to-one communication, is here to stay, according to Pre-Conference Presenter Sam Jingfors. As Snapchat adds popular new features, there are increasing concerns regarding school…
With the pressure of improving standardized test results, Plenary Session Speaker Baruti Kafele says educators must avoid losing focus on “the mood” of the school and of the classroom. Watch Baruti…
Moving from chaos to a new mindset requires new skills, according trauma advocate and author Candice Cox, LCSW. At the Counseling Strategies and Resources Conference, Candice will reveal tools that…
In the 2009 international study, Teaching Boys: A Global Study of Effective Practices, researchers determined that successful classroom lessons fall into the following eight categories: • Lessons that produced products…
