Self-awareness is the silent companion to all the leadership competencies. It infiltrates decision-making when you’re trying to decide if you want to study for that geometry exam or if you want to … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Help Your Kid Have a Great School Year (Hint: Don’t Help Him)
I’m about to fling my baby bird out of the nest. My older son, Ethan, is headed to the wilds of middle school right after Labor Day, and I’m remembering a stark thought that I had in a pang of early … [Read more...]
Peer Mediation: Students Helping Students
School-based peer mediation is one of the most popular and effective approaches to integrating the practice of conflict resolution into schools. From the start of the modern “conflict resolution in … [Read more...]
The National-Youth-At-Risk Conference in Las Vegas
Looking for a conference that trains adults who serve youth to create safe, healthy, caring, and intellectually empowering educational environments that foster the well-being of all children and … [Read more...]
Teacher leader voice and capacity building lead to student growth
When I started recruiting potential teacher leaders for the school’s leadership team, I looked beyond the formal departmental titles and identified teachers who were well respected by their peers and … [Read more...]
Because Kids Count Conference
CEO Dr. Steve Edwards is attending the Indiana Youth Institute’s Because Kids Count Conference, this December 4th and 5th in Indianapolis. This conference will bring together a wide range of … [Read more...]
Developing Student Leadership
How can schools really prepare students for success in our world today? What skills are needed for youth to thrive in a global context? How can we engage students in ways that prepare them for … [Read more...]