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The article presents an interview with Baruti Kafele, a prominent school leader, discussing the importance of effective support for new teachers. Topics include the necessity of continuous coaching and mentorship, the role of school culture in shaping classroom success, and the importance of matching new teachers with suitable mentors for their professional growth.

The article describes a supportive and empathetic approach to guide parents, caregivers, and educators in managing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children. Cited are how this strategy can help children succeed in both educational and home environments, the challenges that classroom settings and learning models present to children with ADHD, and adjustments to educational environments that are needed to help better serve children with ADHD.

The article focuses on the evolving landscape and challenges faced by diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practitioners in independent schools across the United States, as highlighted in the "NAIS 2023–2024 State of Independent School Diversity Practice" report. It explores the roles, responsibilities, and demographics of practitioners, emphasizing their critical role in fostering inclusive school cultures amidst increasing demands and societal changes.

The article explores how schools can enhance student engagement by aligning educational environments with children's natural curiosity and imagination. It argues that traditional school settings often stifle these qualities, leading to disengagement and absenteeism, especially among vulnerable students. It states that educators can create environments where students feel valued and motivated to attend by advocating for approaches that celebrate curiosity and empower student decision-making.

The article focuses on the unusual and disturbing behaviors in children and young people as indicators of trauma, exploring pedagogical approaches that schools can adopt to address these issues. It provides insights into trauma and its symptoms, such as hyperarousal, avoidance behavior, and re-experiencing traumatic events, and outlines strategies for teachers to create a supportive and stable educational environment.

Relationships between and among school administrative team members are critical components of school culture. They serve as a guidepost for the behaviors and attitudes of staff and students. To invigorate these relationships, three embodied practices have high yield not only for the relationships among administrators, but also for fostering a healthy school climate. These practices include intellectual work, communicative collaboration, and inspiration-seeking practices. Sonja Gedde, a high school assistant principal, describes how these practices have been central to the administrative team's professional relationship with their principal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the implementation of social-emotional learning (SEL) to foster a positive school climate. Topics include the integration of SEL into daily interactions and curriculum, the systemic approach required for effective implementation, and the state-level initiatives supporting SEL adoption to improve school climate and student well-being.

The article focuses on the implementation of weekly learning-supportive feedback sessions at Waldparkschule Heidelberg, in Germany, aimed at improving the school environment. It states that the coaching sessions follow a structured framework and involve individualized feedback tailored to each student's needs. It mentions that through the introduction of coaching sessions integrated into the school routine, significant changes have been observed in the school culture.

The article presents the discussion on escalating challenges K-12 educators face as political tensions rise, making it increasingly difficult to teach social issues and model civil debate. Topics include the impact of growing political divisiveness on educators, the pressure from parents and officials on school policies, and the broader societal polarization affecting educational environments.

The article focuses on the urgent need for updated teacher training to better support students with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Topics include the current inadequacies of outdated educational practices, the impact of specialized teacher training on student outcomes, and ongoing efforts to pass legislation such as Kansas House Bill 2480 to institutionalize ADHD-specific training and support.

The article presents an interview with Chalee Engelhard, president of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Academy of Education and a professor at the University of Cincinnati. Topics discussed include the advanced skills or knowledge of specialists in the PT profession, a typical day of an educator in PT practice, and the steps taken by Chalee to get into the PT profession.

The article suggests a system of steps and tasks for parents of children with developmental disabilities designed to help their children get ready for school while also setting them up for academic and social success. Cited are triggers and transitions that parents need to know since they might set off a child's anxiety, the importance of teaching a child practical and simple coping skills for anxiety, and how parents can positively discuss the upcoming transition with their child.

The article presents an interview with Victoria Handy, a Champion of Change at Autism Speaks. Among the issues she discussed include her personal journey of advocating for her autistic daughter's education, the process of getting an Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and 504 plan for her daughter, and how she deal with the roadblocks and red tape in getting her daughter into programs.

The article explores the challenges faced by heads of independent schools in addressing toxic cultures among faculty, staff, administrators, and parents. It discusses the reluctance and fears associated with confronting toxicity within school communities, emphasizing the need for decisive action to preserve school harmony and progress.

The author describes her personal experience of communication with her son who is deafblind. She highlights the family's discovery of their son's hearing loss and cortical visual impairment (CVI) and the strategies they used to foster and support his communication abilities. She shares insights into the challenges they encountered and the lesson they learned from her son on their need to support him in achieving his milestones to effectively communicate as a team.

The article offers information on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nursing education and the response of nursing faculty to the challenges faced during this time. Topics include the adaptation of nursing education methods from traditional to more holistic and technologically integrated approaches, the immediate impact of COVID-19 on nursing education such as the shift to remote instruction and the use of emerging technologies, and the lessons learned from the pandemic.

The article discusses that assessing the full financial costs and benefits of changes in school culture, offerings, and staff time can improve efficiency, strengthen operations, and protect the budget. The Culture, Offerings, Satisfaction, and Time framework helps school leaders make informed decisions about human resources, program offerings, and stakeholder satisfaction, ultimately impacting the institution's growth positively.

The article highlights the positive impact of student-driven garden projects on educational environments, emphasizing how these initiatives foster nature connection, student empowerment, and mental health resilience. Topics discussed include the benefits of integrating gardening into curricula, the role of nature in alleviating student anxiety and depression, and the practical aspects of implementing such projects in schools.

The article highlights how establishing routines can significantly benefit children's organizational development and enhance family relationships while reducing anxiety. It emphasizes the importance of preparing the night before by organizing outfits, checking homework, and packing lunches to streamline mornings and alleviate stress.

An interview with American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Aquatics president Michael Murray in 2024 is presented. When asked on why students should consider joining the aquatics academy, he states that the younger generation would help facilitate the future of aquatic therapy that will include them. Murray cites the academy's provision of research, various events, and a certificate program to support the field. He notes that aquatic therapy covers most of the PT work areas.

The article discusses strategies for creating welcoming school environments, emphasizing the importance of meaningful relationships between students and educators to foster academic and social success. Topics include the integration of STEM, arts, and ethnic studies, the impact of identity-based bullying policies, and the significance of celebrating the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education.

The article focuses on the growing importance of collection expertise in the digital landscape, highlighting the collaboration between librarians and publishers. Topics discussed include the increasing interest in digital custodianship among content creators, the power of visual media in community building and scholarly communication, and the embrace of collaboration among content managers to address challenges like peer review and data services.

The author shares his decision of taking on the challenge of teaching biomechanics and human physiology courses to undergraduate kinesiology students. He confesses his struggle of seeing patients and doing paperwork as a clinical physical therapist. He tells his realization about his love for teaching about human movement and helping students understand topics, his pursuit for a doctor of science degree in rehabilitation science, and teaching online while working as a kinesiology professor.

The article discusses the significance of empowering teacher leadership to enhance instruction and promote professional growth without requiring a shift into administration. Topics include the benefits of teacher leadership, barriers to its implementation, and the necessity for administrators to listen to teacher voices to foster a culture of leadership. It reports the need for shared responsibility in instructional leadership.

The article offers information on building a positive school culture, emphasizing the pivotal role of school leaders in shaping a positive environment. Topics include the impact of culture on every aspect of a school, the power of school leaders to mold culture, and the transformative journey of Colleyville Middle School in creating an exceptional school culture.

This article examines the development of professional school cultures and the significance of self-awareness and professional trust in creating a positive learning environment. It introduces The Buzz Cultural Model, which categorizes different levels of school culture and emphasizes collective growth mindset, compelling environment, and authentic dialogue. The article also discusses The Buzz Diagnostic Tool, which evaluates educators' perceptions of their school culture and offers valuable insights for schools to assess and make strategic decisions. Key themes explored include teacher self-perception and awareness, the shift from individual contributions to a collective culture, the interplay of trust and dialogue, and the impact of leadership. The article underscores the importance of fostering collective professional learning cultures in schools, highlighting the distinction between schools that prioritize individual statements and those that prioritize collective statements. Trust and dialogue are identified as critical components of effective professional learning cultures, with deep dialogue and open conversations promoting trust and collaboration. The article emphasizes the role of leadership in shaping school culture and concludes that cultivating a collective approach, nurturing trust, and effective leadership are essential elements in achieving positive educational transformation. [Extracted from the article]

The article underscores the crucial role of emotional intelligence for school leaders amidst pandemic challenges. It highlights the need for leaders to develop skills like self-awareness and empathy to foster positive relationships and support both educators and students. It discusses strategies such as self-reflection and adopting an "inquiry stance" to enhance emotional intelligence, emphasizing the urgency of this work in promoting a positive school culture.

The article focuses on the increase in student misbehavior post-pandemic and challenges the commonly attributed factors. Topics discussed include the rise in executive function and memory issues among students, and proposes practical strategies such as aerobic exercise, mindfulness interventions, and social-emotional learning programs to address these cognitive challenges.

The article focuses on the shift in educators' efforts to rethink school culture and responses to student behavior post-pandemic. Topics discussed include the origins and challenges of restorative practices, the reformist lens hindering their implementation, and the need for a transformative, community-centered approach.

The article focuses on strategies for educators to de-escalate extreme student behavior, particularly in crisis situations. Topics discussed include triggers of crisis behavior such as lack of attachment and mental health distress, the importance of maintaining calm and empathetic attitudes to prevent escalation, and practical approaches for managing "Hulk brain reactions" in students.

The article encourages K-12 school leaders to follow a four-prong model to build a school culture that is founded in moral reasoning to meet student needs and support their well-being. The components of a moral reasoning model include moral sensitivity, moral reasoning, moral motivation and moral character. It explains the pathways to ethics to guide the thinking and decision-making of school leaders, that include ethic of justice, ethic of critique, ethic of care and ethic of the profession.

The article focuses on the importance of educational leaders fostering inclusive school environments with compassionate behavior support, aiming to transition from traditional punitive methods to more humanistic approaches. Topics include the need for foundational understandings such as embracing diversity, prioritizing belonging, and implementing effective practices like highlighting student strengths, emphasizing connection over compliance, and reframing misbehavior as stress-based behavior.

The article focuses on the implementation of restorative justice at Argyle Middle School in Silver Spring, Maryland, as a means of rebuilding school community and culture. Topics discussed include the use of community circles to build relationships, the shift from a punitive approach to restorative justice, and the positive impact on discipline referrals and overall school climate.

This article examines the experiences and perceptions of children who are cared for by child and adolescent domestic workers in San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Mexico. The city is known for its diverse indigenous population and colonial architecture. Child domestic work is common, with indigenous girls and adolescents often working for mestizo families in exchange for room and board. The article presents interviews and focus groups with children from middle and high socioeconomic backgrounds who have indigenous caretakers, highlighting the presence of racist discrimination against these caretakers. The research aims to understand the power dynamics and interactions between children and adolescents in the same private space but at different social levels. The article emphasizes the need for further research on the coexistence and violence experienced by child domestic workers. The document also includes three additional articles on topics such as the experiences of children in Santiago, Chile, the rural crisis and poverty in Chiapas, and how young children learn about race. It also mentions an upcoming volume of Economic Sociology. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the challenges faced by school principals in maintaining a positive school culture while dealing with numerous daily decisions and stressors. It highlights the concept of mindful leadership, which involves making decisions intentionally, focusing on teaching and learning, and preventing problems from becoming crises. The article suggests two key strategies for principals to become more mindful leaders practicing awareness and reflection to understand their strength. INSET: How Principal Mindfulness Influences Teacher Sense of Belonging.

The article emphasizes the importance of using circle practices in education leadership to build strong relationships, trust, and a harmonious school culture. It discusses the benefits of circle practices and provides tips on how education leaders can incorporate them into their leadership approach. It mentions that fostering relationships and breaking down hierarchies, circle practices create an environment where educators and students can thrive.

The article discusses the challenges school leaders, such as Jamie, face in dealing with conflicts within their educational institutions. Jamie, a new principal, found herself dealing with discord among her staff over student discipline and school climate. It emphasizes the need for school leaders to develop conflict agility, defined as the ability to address conflict in a forthright, respectful, and productive manner.

The article discusses the profound impact of early conversations about money, influenced by generational and emotional factors, on individuals' attitudes and behaviors. It emphasizes the importance for school leaders to navigate the complexities of money in managing budgets and understanding its role in shaping school culture and community dynamics, including issues of status, privilege, and influence.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of working as a physical therapist (PT), and as an assistant professor in the School of PT at Florida Southern College as of 2023.

The article focuses on creating a more supportive environment for teachers to take breaks during their busy school days. It mentions the introduction of the concept of "Pausenfreundliche Schule" (Pause-Friendly School), with the goal of cultivating a fresh break culture within the school environment. It delves into the toll of uninterrupted work, offering strategies for integrating micro-breaks, building a supportive pause culture, and establishing relaxation spaces with personalized reminders.

This outlook report focuses on how librarians and faculty can promote equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives in the classroom and support the complex environments of current campuses with the help of primary and secondary sources. The importance of actively incorporating EDI into daily teaching practices and reviewing the curriculum and pedagogy to address vocabulary issues and provide an inclusive learning environment is highlighted. The need for top-down and bottom-up support for EDI efforts, with resources, personnel, and accountability, to achieve authentic and effective success is emphasized. The article also mentions the challenges that universities and colleges face in developing EDI programs but highlights the importance of support and participation in addressing these challenges. [Extracted from the article]

"The Age of Identity: Who Do Our Kids Think They Are...and How Do We Help Them Belong?" by Dennis Shirley and Andy Hargreaves explores the importance of embracing and celebrating the diverse identities of learners in education. The authors, both faculty members at Boston College, discuss how a student's personal and cultural experiences shape their sense of self and their relationship with the educational environment. The book delves into the challenges schools face in promoting inclusion and provides examples of programs and pedagogy that have successfully fostered a collective identity among students. [Extracted from the article]

"Effective Bullying Prevention: A Comprehensive Schoolwide Approach" by Collins and Harlacher offers a comprehensive model for preventing bullying in schools. The book provides practical strategies, resources, and examples to guide school professionals in implementing evidence-based bullying prevention practices. It covers various aspects of bullying prevention, including creating a safe school climate, involving families and communities, using data for decision-making, and implementing the model through implementation science. The book is highly recommended for educators and school psychologists seeking to enhance their bullying prevention efforts. [Extracted from the article]

The article explores Kim Campbell's innovative approach to middle school education, focusing on her rejection of traditional homework in favor of daily formative assessments. Topics discussed include rethinking homework, promoting teacher empowerment, and prioritizing mental health and well-being.

The article explores how the rebranding of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in K-12 schools is unfolding amidst a complex political landscape. It examines the debates surrounding the explicit mention of DEI in school mission statements and the broader impact of such initiatives on school environments. It highlights the efforts of various U.S. districts and states to create inclusive environments and integrate DEI principles without alienating any groups.

The article offers information on the transformation of Rogers Park Middle School's cell phone policy in response to post-COVID disciplinary challenges. Topics include the pre-COVID flexible cell phone policy, the disruptions caused by the pandemic, and the collaborative effort to overhaul the policy.