Ongoing learning is a fact of life in many professions, but nowhere is it more prevalent than in the teaching profession. In many ways, teachers remain students throughout their career. From the intensive study to earn their teaching degree to the continual professional development required to maintain their certifications, educators are lifelong ... Read More
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7 Tips for Keeping Teachers Motivated
Even with all of the excitement and anticipation your staff brings into each new school year, there will come a point at which they are tired, stressed, and lacking motivation. Teaching can sometimes be best described as a marathon, not a sprint. As the school year progresses, your teachers will inevitably grow weary. Keeping teachers motivated can be a ... Read More
PBIS Rewards at the 2018 APBS Conference, March 28-31, 2018
The Association for Positive Behavior Support (APBS) is an international organization focusing on the development and application of positive behavior supports in a variety of settings. Each year, APBS hosts a conference that brings together a wide range of individuals with interest in positive behavior supports. Now in its 15th year, the International ... Read More
School Environment is Key to Student Success
Southport Middle School is located south of Indianapolis, Indiana and is the school home to more than 1100 7th- and 8th-grade students. Matt Bush (@mbush36 on Twitter) is the Dean of Students for the 8th grade. He has implemented a system of positivity at Southport, which has helped to create a positive school atmosphere. “When I came to Southport in ... Read More