Tough Love in Teaching: Failure as Inspiration
Ashley Jaron, a high school history teacher, reflects on her journey from failing US history to teaching it with passion. Discussing her...
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Redefining Discipline: The Hard Work
Andrew Walanski, a middle school principal in Southern California, shares an impactful moment in his job that represents a much larger...
Parent Perspective: The Reality of Teaching
Julienne Ho, a parent, opens up about the often unvoiced hardships that educators endure. With deep empathy, she reflects on the reality tha
Individualized Empowerment Plans!
Join us as Gigi Crowder, Executive Director of NAMI Contra Costa, discusses how individualized education for all students goes beyond IEPs
Beneath The Behavior: Staying Curious
Think about behavior management in a new way with AIT Consultant Alex Craighead, M.A.T. This video offers strategies for educators to addres
Behavior Speaks: A New Age of Understanding
Ashley Jaron, a high school teacher, and Courtney Linsey, AKA Professor Whoa, an artist and educator, delve into the harsh realities student
QTIP: Quit Taking It Personal!
Flex your SEL Muscles with Marcy Melvin as she explains the importance of not taking student behavior personally. She unpacks why it's cruci
Beyond Worksheets: Countering Hopelessness
In this extended clip from "A Trusted Space: Beyond Worksheets," we tackle the pressing issues young people are grappling with today,
Undocumented & Unstoppable: One Teacher's Journey
Meet Maria Sandoval, a dedicated middle school math teacher whose resilience in the face of life's challenges inspires her students every...
The Neuroscience of Teen Minds: Stories & Brain Development
Join Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, EdD, as she uncovers groundbreaking insights into teenage brain development. Through a unique research...
What Do Kids Actually Need?
Join Dr. Raghu Appasani for a deep exploration into the emotional and psychological needs of children, with a special focus on those who...
Humanizing Behavior
Andrew Walanski, a Middle School Principal in Southern California, shares a story of a student that he and his campus took a chance on -...
Battling Burnout
Marcy Melvin, Speaker, Counselor, addresses the pervasive issue of burnout that permeates the lives of too many. Whether it's educators,...
Building Classroom Connections by Having Fun!
Lakeesha Holloway of North Parkway Middle School in Jackson, Tennessee shares how she builds connections with her students. Every one of...
What Happened To Parents & Teachers During COVID?
Christina Fitzgerald, Director of Curriculum and Instruction for a school district in California, explains what she's witnessed...
Advice From A School Counselor
Alma Lopez, named American School Counselor of the Year, shares the power of building relationships in the education ecosystem. It's not...
Research Speaks: The Real Impact of SEL
Hear about astounding research with Valerie Shapiro, Associate Professor at UC Berkeley, as she presents findings on the critical role of...
The Divergence of Engagement
Nicky Wilks, Educator and Co-Founder of Journeymen & One Village, shares his observations on the disconnect between the classroom and the re
Social Media's Impact on Bullying
Bullying has taken a dark turn, especially in middle schools. Kathryn Dusek, a middle school teacher in Southern California, talks about the
The Pandemic of Hopelessness
Join Alex Craighead, educational consultant and Co-Founder of Journeymen & One Village, as he discusses today's youth's emotional struggles
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