Not every PhD candidate started his or her academic career successfully. Craig Boykin took a "different route." https://youtu.be/wWAqhqvkwN0 Listen to Craig Boykin describe to Brian Mendler the unconventional way he…
"We cannot be dysregulated adults. Once we understand that a calm adult represents safety, it begins to be the platform for that relationship to start developing, it motivates us to…
Dr. Pedro Noguera says that the students who tend to be victims of disciplinary disparities – those with learning disabilities, those from single-parent households, those in foster care, the homeless,…
Educators and administrators can heavily influence the climate and culture of a school with 6 simple, yet meaningful phrases, according to San Antonio Keynoter Barbara Coloroso. https://youtu.be/wv6YKhIF0eQ Watch Barbara Coloroso…
Jessica Sinarski is a certified adoption therapist, clinical supervisor, author and educator who brings important insights to the realm of attachment issues and early trauma -- an area with scarce…
The Adverse Childhood Experiences study has shown that the impact of family trauma can be a heavy burden on the physical, mental and social health of students. According to Wired…
"If HipHop can grab them like that, and if science is a piece of who they are, and if there's so much science in HipHop, then why not make those…
Reward/punishment approaches often fuel the fire, especially for the most explosive personalities and challenging behaviors. Dr. Stuart Ablon believes students need certain critical thinking skills based on empathy. His Collaborative…
Resiliency and empathy are the positive, natural by-products girls learn to manage when they are shown how to listen, observe, validate and empower each other according to Girl Bullying Conference…
A school’s mood is a variable over which educational leaders have considerable influence. One of our most celebrated Summit speakers, Principal Baruti Kafele stresses that any toxicity in the climate…
