This is a guest post by Hans Appel of Enterprise Middle School in West Richland, WA. Embarking on a Journey Whatever pool of possibility stands before you, jump in! A year and a half ago, our school was strongly considering abandoning our current positive reward system altogether. We had grown tired of dealing with paper tickets we called ... Read More
PBIS Rewards Blog
5 Ways to Give Praise for Teachers
The vast majority of educators have a great passion for their job, and they work tirelessly all year long. However, managing a classroom, meeting demanding educational standards, and balancing their lives away from the classroom can take a toll. The daily highs and lows of the teaching profession can wear on even the most dedicated teacher. ... Read More
5 Simple Ways to Greet Students
Young people are no different from adults in that they want to feel welcomed and acknowledged. As an educator, you have the power to positively impact their day simply by greeting students at the door. The practice of greeting a student at the door isn’t a particularly novel idea. Most of us probably remember a teacher who took the time to share ... Read More
Teaching Financial Literacy with a Digital Token Economy
Give a basic financial literacy test to most Americans, and you’ll find that nearly two-thirds won’t be able to pass it. In the decade following the Great Recession of 2008, Americans are less confident about money than ever before. Financial literacy – the ability to understand the connections between earning, managing, and investing money – has ... Read More
