Students are better off in class than they are in the principal’s office. No one would disagree with that statement, and yet office disciplinary referrals are still a common solution for resolving conflicts or correcting student behavior. Read More
Teachers and school counselors: Here’s a great little addition to your anti-bullying resources. Read More
Group time in your classroom is an ideal time to teach early literacy and math concepts, but it’s also a perfect opportunity to teach stress-reducing strategies to your young learners. Read More
In another post, the Inclusion Lab welcomed Ondine Gross, author of the excellent new book on mediation in schools, Restore the Respect. Read More
If you’re a teacher or other education professional, you’ve probably seen firsthand how unresolved conflicts in schools build barriers to learning. Read More
This post, excerpted and lightly adapted from Strong Kids—Grades 3–5, gives you a few sample scripts and activities you can use to get students thinking about healthy, positive ways to resolve interpersonal conflicts. Read More
Teachers often find themselves on the front line when a child needs sensitive support. Read More
A big Inclusion Lab welcome to this blog's special guests: Kristie Pretti-Frontczak and Teresa Brown. Read More
In this post, I’m honored to welcome John Draper, founder of one of our favorite inclusion-focused organizations, Together We Rock! Read More
Here are three of the most effective strategies for helping students respect and accept each other’s differences. Read More
