I help school staff create more effective school environments for their students.
"That’s helpful information, but next time, could you please talk about high schools?” This comment was feedback from a school where I had given a presentation. All of the content was from high schools, but I just forgot to be explicit that all of it … [Continue reading]
I love sushi. But, I am not sure that I would change any behavior if promised sushi as a reward. You also could not pay me with sushi to go to work. I do go to work to be able to earn a paycheck and for the hope that what I do is helping others. What … [Continue reading]
There are a wide variety of programs to support social and emotional learning (SEL). There is research that supports that schoolwide SEL can be very helpful for improving students outcomes. However, it sometimes can be difficult to identify … [Continue reading]
I once heard John Maxwell say that if a train was moving at 55 miles per hour, it could knock through a six-foot block of concrete. However, if the train was sitting still, you could put a two inch block of wood in front of one of the front wheels … [Continue reading]
I sometimes get questions about acknowledging students, particularly as it relates to praise. This is an important part of creating a positive behavioral environment for your class. Interestingly, teachers who use a higher ratio of praise to … [Continue reading]