Student behavior

Analyzing systemic SEL barriers: What can districts do to positively impact students?

As districts consider the federal relief funds, financial resources can be allocated to SEL professional development, SEL programs and practices, addressing the digital divide, and increasing access to meaningful relationships for students.

Why schools should start bullying prevention programs today

The effects can be devastating on students, but the right interventions and responses from districts and educators can make a difference.

5 essential elements of a successful superintendent-school board relationship

If superintendents and school boards are to work together effectively, there are essential elements that must be prioritized.

4 reasons alternative schools need a SEL curriculum

How an alternative high school has used its social-emotional learning curriculum to shift its culture, engage students, and improve its on-time graduation rates.

The emergence of relationship gaps during COVID and how to close them for stronger school communities

It's imperative to address these new relationship gaps in order to start closing the learning gaps that the pandemic has widened. The two are inextricably linked.

5 ways superintendents’ roles have changed for good because of COVID-19

Since COVID-19, there's no longer a singular definition of the job.

How to support students at every level with social-emotional and behavioral data

Social-emotional and behavioral skills must be considered in any district's integrated approach to student success and are necessary for accurately capturing and supporting the whole child.

Double trouble: COVID plus bad behavior in class equals a recipe for disaster

Traditional ways of disciplining students - including corporal punishment - must be examined and revised in order to effect lasting changes in behavior.

Texas is now suing 6 school districts over making students wear masks

Richardson, Round Rock, Galveston, Elgin, Spring and Sherman independent school districts have been sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for defying Gov. Greg Abbott's ban on mask mandates.

FETC speaker is covering 5 ideas for playful and purposeful learning

Gamification, play and fun are how English teacher and instructional coach John Meehan, an FETC 2022 featured speaker, is reaching new levels of engagement with his students.

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