School Culture Solutions

Dear School Districts, It’s Not the Access Dear School Districts, I’m writing to let you know that some students’ failure to complete work is not about access, it’s about disruption and anxiety about the future. Some stude…

A Therapist’s 5 Tips for Prioritizing Your Family’s Mental Health During the COVID-19 Quarantine Academics is not what your kids need most now. What your kids need is you. By Ann Dypiangco, LCSW Key Recommendations 🔥 Understand that when your kids act out, won’t listen, and fight with

This is exactly why repetition and routines are key!!!

Link between cell phone use and mental health of teens

New study links phone use and mental health issues in teens A new study in the journal Child Development shows nighttime usage of a cell phone can increase anxiety and depression in teenagers and reduce self-esteem. This is the first study that shows a direct link between screen time and mental health. Psychologist and CBS News contributor Lisa Damour joins....

It's science: Reading out loud to your kids makes them smarter and kinder The best thing is that it’s completely free, it takes just 10-15 minutes a day, and anyone can do it.

Lower Rates of Cyberbullying in Schools Where Phones are Allowed -- THE Journal A recent 'data point' from the U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics stated that schools where cellphone use was allowed reported less cyberbullying than schools where the devices were prohibited.

Meet Bethune Institute’s Atlanta’s School Culture, Climate, and Equity Assessment Team! We are now ready to offer district and school culture and equity audits and aligned professional development in Atlanta and beyond. Contact Dr. Lynn Smith today for a complimentary consultation
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Student engagement matters!

59% of Students Report Being Bored in Class Create your ultimate classroom experience. Try a free demo!

Flexible classrooms...

Reflections on Shifting to a Flexible Classroom | Edutopia A middle school teacher shares the benefits of giving students voice and choice in their learning environment.

Why We Say “Opportunity Gap” Instead of “Achievement Gap” | Teach For America We’ve stopped saying “achievement gap” when referring to the difference in academic performance between students from low-income communities and those from affluent areas—and here’s why you should, too.

Special education and the school-to-prison pipeline

What Special Education Has to Do with the School-to-Prison Pipeline A week ago or so I wrote about how racism affects our society's most vulnerable students: black and brown children who have special needs. Even in this arena, racism rears its ugly head: White special needs students are far more likely to get the services they need than are special needs students of...

Yoga in place of detention...

Why This Elementary School Is Replacing Detention With Yoga Goodbye, punishment; hello, mindfulness.

What's your thoughts?

Opinion | The Boys Are Not All Right What do America’s mass shootings have in common? Guns, yes. But also, boys.

Equality vs equity...

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Report: Certain Student Behaviors Tip Balance to More Positive School Culture -- THE Journal A healthy school culture has been linked to a decrease in absenteeism and improvements in teacher commitment, motivation to learn, student identity development and other education values.

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Every school needs a principal like this!

Every school needs a loving, fearless principal Linda Cliatt-Wayman shares the principles that helped her turn around schools labeled “low-performing and persistently dangerous.”

Great resource for schools

Understanding and engaging in self-reflection and discussions about privilege is an essential step to addressing individual and systemic inequities in our society. We must be aware of and honest about our personal perspectives and how these may or may not contribute to biases that in turn may contribute, even unintentionally, to prejudice, inequity, isolation, poverty, and violence. This NASP resource can help schools and families engage in constructive dialogue about these issues and the ways that all of us can work together to shift the conversation from hate and violence toward understanding and respect to ultimately bring about positive change and unity to our communities.

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Great guide on Creating a better School Culture...

Create A Better School Culture & Inspire Your Teachers A free do-it-yourself discussion guide for professional development with your faculty or to use in your weekly staff meetings.

The impact of teachers.

Teacher Takes In Homeless Student, Then Ellen Plays Secret Video The School Recorded About Her Sonya Romero is a kindergarten teacher at Lew Wallace Elementary in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She has one biological son and countless students who adore her. Sonya begins each school day by asking her students a batch of unconventional questions — like whether or not they have eaten, if they need an...

Educators making a difference

Homeless Teen Receives Surprise Of A Lifetime After Graduation High School (Video) Liyjon DeSilva was abandoned by his family and homeless. But he never missed a day of school. “What else am I supposed to do? It was either be that or a low life, I could have thrown everything away,” he explained, “I have a chance, why not just keep going?” That was the best decision of his life.