Every school needs to understand The Window of Tolerance and the neuroscience behind it. This creates greater self awareness in adults, which is supportive to the growing brains and nervous systems of students. It is a key to collective care in schools. #JoyfulLeaders

Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislatu… YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

This interview of @jamestalarico conducted by @colbertlateshow is a MUST watch—-know why? Because it’s full of common sense. It was also cut from the show by CBS and is only available on YouTube. youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A

“Get busy livin’, or get busy dyin’. “
~Red, Shawshank Redemption
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February 13, 2026 At midnight tonight, most of the agencies and services in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will run out of funding, as popular fury over the violence and lawlessness of federal agents from Im...

Heather Cox Richardson helps me stay sane. I start each morning with her letters.
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Who is going to tell her? 😂

Love>Hate
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30 minutes of my life went into this in ChatGTP and it was worth it. 🏁 #vroom #darkhorse #mustanggt #joyfulleaders

How book-rich, knowledge-rich curriculum is fueling the Southern Surge Louisiana and Tennessee brought "knowledge-building," book-centered curriculum into statewide use, and reading gains followed.

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After executing Alex Pretti on Saturday, ICE has shifted to primarily targeting bus stops and elementary schools in my community this week. I cannot overstate how much of the ICE activity in my community is just targeting places where little kids are.

People who cross paths with you don’t cross by happenstance.
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"The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command."

― George Orwell, 1984

No shame in admitting a mind change after learning more and gaining more credible information! #JoyfulLeaders

Thank you!

Screen Time, Student Discourse, and the Power of Writing In today’s classrooms, screens are everywhere—from interactive boards to tablets and laptops. While technology has its place, research cautions against relying too heavily on screen time during the…

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Autism is not a disease. It is a neurotype.

Building Relationships When Behavior Is Big: A Brain-Aligned, Dignity-Centered Guide for Teachers When a student’s behavior turns aggressive—throwing, bolting, yelling, ripping things up—what they need most is an adult who can stay connected and regulated while holding firm, safe limits. That’s…

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Building Relationships When Behavior is Big: A Brain-Aligned, Dignity Centered Guide for Teachers
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Walkthroughs: A Sharp Lens Into School Culture, Collective Efficacy & Principal Growth Strong school leadership is rooted in visibility and connection. Classroom walkthroughs are one of the most powerful tools principals have to understand the pulse of their school, because they offe…

Keeping classroom walkthroughs focused on culture and building needs for growth allows the principal to celebrate and validate!
Observations and walkthroughs are VERY different. Using them the same will jeopardize growth.
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The Power of Formative Assessment in Elementary School Using frequent ungraded classroom assessments can help teachers guide students to focus more on learning and less on test scores.

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I am an Administrator, but I am NOT the Punisher 22 years in the education profession has provided me with opportunities to teach children in four different grades, grow as a teacher leader in the role of academic coach, and serve as both …

I wrote this in 2020, and my beliefs have only grown stronger and more grounded in science about how to view discipline in schools.

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Helping young people understand what “fair” really means, is one of the most important concepts we can embed into classroom and school culture.
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Teacher pointing at a screen, smiling with a student. Text reads: 'Feedback is the priority, not a grade.'

Feedback drives learning. Grades are just labels. Prioritize the learning. #LeadInclusion #FeedbackFirst #Assessment #EduSky #UDL #TeacherTwitter

Building Brain Power: Supporting Executive Function Development in Schools
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Flipping the Script: Building Relationships and Focusing on Student Strengths As educators prepare for a new school year, one critical question is worth pausing to reflect on: “Will you have a student this year who is perceived as ‘bad’ by their peers and other adults?” The …

Flipping the Script: Building Relationships and Focusing on Student Strengths
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What’s the Latest News on Adverse Childhood Experiences? Twenty-seven years of research has raised our awareness about ACEs and their harmful consequences. Recent trends, however, affirm that there is some hope, but much yet to do.

What’s the Latest News on Adverse Childhood Experiences?
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Big Feelings, Big Behaviors: Educators and Young Children Working Through Extreme Behaviors Across the country, preschool and kindergarten teachers are seeing a sharp rise in extreme behaviors—refusal, running, yelling, hitting, tearing up materials, throwing furniture, and more. For many…

NEW➡️Big Feelings, Big Behaviors: Educators and Young Children Working Through Extreme Behaviors 
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Building Brain Power: Supporting Executive Function Development in Schools What Are Executive Functions? Executive function skills are essential cognitive processes that enable students to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks. These skil…

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Building Brain Power: Supporting Executive Function Development in Schools What Are Executive Functions? Executive function skills are essential cognitive processes that enable students to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks. These skil…

NEW post! Building Brain Power: Supporting Executive Function Development in Schools

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19 states still allow corporal punishment in public schools.

19 states think it’s okay to hit kids at school.

This. Is. Not. Okay.
Not. Even. Close.