Why Bullying Behaviors are Often Mislabeled
Inclusion, Exclusion and Wonderland Being a good friend to oneself and to others is most often a learned skill and as with any new skill,...
Schools Called To Clarify Who They Are And Are Not
I have heard from many schools with concerns generally falling into two categories - incidents ranging from marginalization to...
Having Meaningful Conversations With Kids When the Topic Is Uncomfortable For Adults
Having Meaningful Conversations With children When the Topic Is Uncomfortable For Adults Jen Cort Consider these kinds of conversations...
Talking About The Election With Your Child
Dear Parent, The election brings up strong feelings as well as opportunities to discuss your values and opinions with your child. A few...
Establishing Community Norms
The Importance of Community Norms Jen Cort Community norms are a set of agreements informing member behavior and rooted in community...
What I Wish Teachers Would Never Ask
With the start of a new school year, teachers are readying classrooms, engaging in professional development and asking "How can I make...
Talking About Equity Should Be An Everyday Experience
Talking about equity should not be a one time conversation sparked by recent events but rather a frequent topic intertwined with everyday...
Laps for Lexi
Please join me in sponsoring Laps for Lexi (L4L), a 5K fun run, walk family and dog event honoring my former student Lexi Speight. Lexi...
