“Relationships can be a source of healing. Brains are highly impacted by others, especially during childhood.” According to Keynoter Jessica Sinarski, educators can help students
Citing his desire that educators use the disruption created by the pandemic as an opportunity to end the “one-size-fits-all” model of education, Plenary Speaker Dr. Pedro
Culturally responsive educators must recognize and eliminate limiting practices in classrooms — according to Dr. Shaun Woodly. “Students from urban and culturally diverse settings care
Connecting with students on a personal level opens doors to active learning and genuine engagement. “Once we talk to kids, once we create that connection
“Students have the best chance of succeeding when the district pays attention to the stress they face 24 hours a day, not just the six
“Critical thinking is not a set of skills that can be deployed at any time, in any context. It is a type of thought that
School Violence, Crisis Preparedness & Trauma Titles Free for 30 Days In light of the tragedy in Texas and the continued vulnerability of schools, AccuTrain
Steve Bollar, aka “Stand Tall Steve” is an educational thought leader and motivator. The author of Ideas, Ideas, Ideas, he has experienced first-hand the importance of
Citing research from wholebrainteaching.com, Keynoter Michael Bonner says when students are exposed to a variety of instructional modalities that engage multiple parts of the brain,
In an Innovative Schools Summit exclusive, Plenary Speaker Gerry Brooks gave educators a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what teachers at his Kentucky elementary school have learned to accept
Trauma’s impact on learning can be catastrophic, but Plenary Speaker Dr. Michael Gurian suggests that with the proper support, students can survive — and even
Learning depends on engagement, which Dr. Pedro Noguera says is multidimensional. “It’s not simply about whether the kids are present and doing the work; that’s the behavioral part.
Students exposed to chronic stress often revert to survival behaviors — even in the safe environment of a school. According to presenter Jessica Sinarski, educators can
As the school year nears an end, “Stand Tall Steve” Bollar suggests a simple strategy every educator can adopt to “hype the good” and downplay bad behaviors.
Developmental and secondary trauma is the “new normal” — and never more so than in current circumstances during and after the global pandemic, says trauma expert Aaron