A word of encouragement from a teacher to a child can change a life. Many educators know that in order to get students to respond in a positive way, they must communicate from a position of positivity themselves. One of the most effective ways to do this is through behavior specific praise, a powerful form of positive reinforcement that clearly connects ... Read More
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How to Build a Schoolwide Behavior Management Plan That Transforms Culture
Behavior management is a foundational part of creating a positive, supportive, and effective learning environment. Traditional disciplinary systems often rely heavily on punitive responses to problem behavior. While these approaches may stop an incident in the moment, they rarely teach students the functional behaviors or replacement skills they need to ... Read More
Reclaiming the Hall: A Smarter Way to Support Student Movement & Well-Being
By Andy Gries, Product Manager, PBIS Rewards & Hall Pass Plus Many schools today are still managing student movement with paper passes, verbal sign-outs, or quirky physical objects like plungers and toilet seats. While these approaches may seem harmless, they often create inconsistency, disrupt instructional time, and leave staff without clear ... Read More
Teaching Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in the Classroom
Helping students succeed academically has always been at the core of education, but today’s classrooms demand more. Social and emotional growth is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s essential. That’s why more schools are turning to SEL in the classroom as a way to help young people build the personal and interpersonal skills they need to thrive. When social ... Read More