One of the outcomes of the pandemic is that many students are struggling with compelling mental health issues that have had significantly negative impact on their personal and educational progress. Since our mental health systems and schools were not prepared for these situations there have been behavioral problems that have had impact on teachers, administrators, […]
How Often Do You Use “Just” in your Communication?
Here is a little food for thought with an invitation to notice how often and why you use the word “just” when communicating with others and even with yourself. I have had a few conversations about this with colleagues and we commented on how including “just” in our wording seems to be a part of […]
Towards an Early Childhood Education Trauma Certification
We recognize that so much happens in a child’s life and development in the precious first few years. Childcare is such a vital part of many children’s lives since their parents are required to work and need quality childcare. Particularly with the impact of COVID-19, many of our early childhood education programs have been compromised […]
Should All Schools Become Therapeutic Communities?
I remember early in my career at Lakeside having discussions with school administrators about the many needs of their students. They often felt that they were expected to provide social work services when they believed their task should be confined to education and its goals for their students. Students who had special needs or were […]
Is Isolation Regulating or Punitive for Students?
Often those of us who are dealing with students who have struggled with their behavior or impulse control ask what the best strategy is for helping them figure out how to handle these difficult moments. In our schools, our detention facilities and in other types of programs our approach to these situations can make a […]
Back to School – A Call to Parents
As our students return to school, I am sure many parents are breathing a sigh of relief that some of the daily responsibilities will be reduced for managing the everyday activities of their children. Each year the return to school includes excitement, anticipation, anxiety and new relationships for our kids. The acquisition of new school […]
How to Keep the AIR in School Discipline
Here at Lakeside one of the challenges philosophically and programmatically in our schools is to work towards an effective system of school discipline. Our schools are all over the map with concerns of what to do when students’ behavior is destructive, non-compliant, and/or unhealthy. It is essential that we have strong boundaries while promoting structure […]
Remembering the 3 R’s as School Begins
For Lakeside and many other schools this is a week of returning staff, and also training and preparing for school to begin in the next few days. It is a valuable time to set our school environment for the return of our students. Most schools are focused on textbooks, classroom preparation, lesson plans, administrative issues, […]
Leading with Empathy
Often schools can be difficult places to lead. There are so many demands on our administrators and there are constant conflicts and struggles in the lives of staff and students. It is even more conflictual with all that has happened with the multi-dimensional impact of COVID-19. It is important that schools be a safe place […]
The Worker Shortage in American Schools
Most schools are facing a significant challenge in employing staff. Not only are teachers becoming more scarce but other types of staff are in demand, such a custodians, cafeteria workers, substitute teachers and other staff that schools need. These individuals are responsible for providing the infrastructure for schools to function. We are just beginning to […]
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