July 31, 2021
The Critical Common Sense Components Needed to Eliminate Disproportionate School Discipline Referrals and Suspensions for Students of Color: This is NOT About Critical Race Theory (But…
July 10, 2021
Reconsidering or Rejecting SEL/Character Education, Meditation/Mindfulness/Trauma-Informed, and Restorative Justice Programs (Part II)Put on Your Hard Hat and Bring Your Lunch Pail[CLICK HERE for the Full…
May 29, 2021
Sustaining Student Outcomes Beyond the Pandemic: Where Districts Need to Allocate Their American Rescue Plan (2021) Funds Lessons Learned from the American Recovery and Reinvestment…
May 1, 2021
Addressing Students’ Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Needs: All is Not What it Appears to BeRemembering Bob Slavin and Applying his LegacyDear Colleagues,Introduction I had a…
April 3, 2021
Why Schools Need to Evaluate and Validate Before They Select and Direct (Their New Federal Funds to Services and Interventions)Be Cautious—What We Don’t Know about…
January 9, 2021
Analyzing, Understanding, and Changing Extreme Behavior: In the Capitol and In the ClassroomIt’s Never as Easy as We Think or WantDear Colleagues,Introduction Less than a…
September 26, 2020
The Seven High-Hit Reasons for Students’ Challenging Behavior: Functional Behavioral Assessment and Why Schools Don’t Climb into the 21st CenturyWhen Personal Agendas Overrule Effective Professional…
August 22, 2020
How Would Covey Organize an SEL School Initiative? Strategically Planning for the Usual and the UnusualDear Colleagues,Introduction I hope everyone is doing well as many…
August 8, 2020
When We Address Student Stress First, We Begin to Impact Trauma. . . If It ExistsDear Colleagues,Introduction I hope that you, your families, and your…
July 25, 2020
In Uncommon Times, Uncommon Sense is BestDear Colleagues,Introduction Since the full force of the Pandemic began in March—dramatically changing the educational landscape for students, parents,…