Dr. Yong Zhao: Every Child is a Rudolph
Innovative Schools Summit Plenary Speaker Dr. Yong Zhao believes that students are born with innate emotional and creative differences and strengths. He emphasizes this human need for fulfillment and says:…
That One Kid – A Note from Brian Mendler about His Session
A note from Featured Presenter Brian Mendler: I am excited to present at the Wired Differently Conference in Las Vegas. Would you like to…
Flipping Parent Interactions to Enhance School Climate – Peter DeWitt
During his tenure as a principal, Dr. Peter DeWitt authored a blog post about why teachers should “flip” their classrooms. Challenged by a…
Top 5 Legal Issues Affecting Schools in 2018 – Featured Session Just Added in Atlanta!
JUST ADDED TO THE ATLANTA SUMMIT LINEUP! MaryGrace Bell is an attorney in the Atlanta office of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP.…
565+ Emotional/Behavioral Disorders in the Classroom? – Mike Paget
With more than 500 potential “labels,” Mike Paget says educators should recognize patterns of behavior for students who are “wired differently” – rather than…
Most Overlooked School Safety Defense?
School Safety Expert Kenneth Trump says locks, cameras and hardware are worthwhile, but not the most important school safety focus. …
Scaffolding Students from Control toward Mastery: Larry Thompson
Every educator wants a supportive culture where students take responsibility for their actions — a positive culture that will enhance academic progress and create a…
Gray Matter & Boys’ Ability to Analyze & Act – Steph Jensen
Steph Jensen says boy behaviors in the classroom can often be misunderstood — and suggests educators consider whether biological, chemical and structural brain differences may be a…
Urban Education: What’s Wrong with the Status Quo? – Christopher Emdin
Christopher Emdin says "before you teach content, you first teach to understand the youth experience. If you understand the youth experience, that allows…
Supportive Discipline: What Do Students Think?
As schools implement supportive discipline policies, the data often shows reduced incidents, positive teacher feedback and improved student performance. The data on student reactions…