Resilience may not come naturally to some, but it can and must be cultivated in our students. Dr. Salome Thomas-EL says “excellent teachers move ordinary
When problem-solving skills are practiced in situations through which neural pathways are activated, the improvement in behavior can be dramatic, according to Dr. Stuart Ablon.
“Third-base kids” are almost guaranteed a homerun in the game of life. But for “not-even-in-the-dugout-kids” students, Dr. Luis Cruz says the school community must help them acquire essential
What a great week with top shelf speakers and dedicated educators! Main Stage Moments Twitter Recap Take a look at what our attendees were buzzing
“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