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Restorative Practices
By: Amber Schmidt Dear Educators, One of the most powerful ways to strengthen a school community is by establishing, maintaining and restoring relationships. Whether you…
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Dynamic Motivation: Lessons from the Gym for Our Classrooms
By Kelly Miller What motivates you as a lifelong learner? When we talk about student motivation, the conversation often spirals into abstract debates -intrinsic versus…
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Restorative Practices for All Ages and Contexts
By Amber Schmidt, School Psychologist and Consultant September 2025 What if there were one approach that could strengthen relationships, resolve conflict, and build community –…
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Leading Schools of Belonging: Turning Vision Into Action
by Jason Hicks Schools are meant to be places of belonging, communities where student agency and teacher efficacy thrive. But moving from vision to action…
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Getting Ready for School: Why Mindset Matters as Much as Materials
by Susan Shapiro Here on the New Hampshire coast, the first hint of autumn sometimes arrives in early August, just enough to make me reach…
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You Are What You Teach: Nourishing the Integration of SEL into Teacher Practice by Jason Hicks
In schools, the word “initiative” is often treated like a school cafeteria lunch tray from days past – remember the one with the five distinct…
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Co-teaching and Coaching Models: The Dynamic Duo of Inclusive Education
In the journey toward inclusive education, collaboration is key. That’s why co-teaching and coaching models are such powerful tools for schools aiming to support all…
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The Power of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Inclusive Classrooms
In today’s diverse classrooms, it’s more important than ever to ensure that every student can access and engage with the curriculum. Universal Design for Learning…
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Understanding the Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Framework
If you’ve heard of MTSS but aren’t entirely sure what it is or how it works in schools, you’re not alone. Multi-tiered Systems of Support…
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