The stress brought on by the pandemic has manifested in countless ways for everyone -- but plenary speaker Heather Forbes says that perhaps adults, educators and helping professionals now have a much…
Do you have kids that love to argue? School Discipline Keynoter Brian Mendler challenges educators to try his best advice for disarming oppositional students. "Try it for a day and see what happens."…
Whether in general ed, special ed, self-contained or inclusion settings, educators inevitably face classroom power struggles. Plenary speaker Brian Mendler believes educators should seek to meet even the most difficult students halfway. https://youtu.be/SPcGOYjsC7Y…
Advance Pricing Ends 9/30! There’s not much educators can do about the “vibe” outside their school, but the mood inside the school, says Keynoter Baruti Kafele, hinges primarily upon strong…
What’s it like for a kid with ADHD who is trying to succeed in school? YouTube sensation Gerry Brooks says it must be similar to what it’s like for an…
Are climate and culture the same? Keynoter "Stand Tall Steve" Bollar says "not so much." https://youtu.be/-tc753VAGEQ Watch "Stand Tall Steve" Bollar break down how educators think about climate and culture…
Tough neighborhoods, poverty and low expectations made keynoter Dr. Tommie Mabry fight for acceptance -- even in the 5th grade: "All my problems started K through 5." https://youtu.be/B2oohQqJHEA Watch Dr. Tommie…
“Educators can slip into an unproductive pattern of coercion and punishment when faced with students who have shown a pattern of uncooperative actions or defiance.” Mike Paget says these students…
Reuniting with students in-person mid-pandemic this year may be more nerve-racking than ever before. Affirming students (and staff) could be crucial to helping some interaction-starved stakeholders reconnect. https://youtu.be/gK-A09c30rw Watch "Stand…
“Education Success Strategist” Hotep Benzo draws on his own experience to encourage educators to recognize the distinction between students who are "poor" and those who are in a “poverty cycle.”…