What makes you different, makes you awesome. I’ve said this to nearly every one of the 250,000 people I’ve visited – regardless of age. I think that everyone needs to hear it, especially those who are different by certain societal standards. Why? The simple fact… Read More
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The Two Biggest Dangers of Your Students’ Online Activity
Those of us who work with young people – including teachers, coaches, and parents – understand that this generation is quite different. Most commonly known as Generation Z, the students in our charge are the first generation in history with a digital footprint from birth…. Read More
TRiO and reACT to Bullying: A Powerful Partnership
When it comes to dynamic partnerships, there are Lennon and McCartney, SpongeBob and Patrick, and peanut butter and jelly. Over the past six months, however, another such partnership has formed between two like-minded organizations: TRiO and reACT to Bullying. TRiO Origins The Higher Education Act… Read More
Teaching Resilience
The strongest oak of the forest is Not the one that is protected from The storm and hidden from the sun. It’s the one that stands in the open Where it is compelled to struggle For its existence against the winds And rains and the… Read More
A Parents’ Guide to Talking to a School About Bullying
What can possibly be more stressful than learning that your child is being bullied at school? Your natural protective instincts kick in. You want the bully (or bullies) dealt with, now. You’re focused on making it stop before the situation gets any worse. But, what’s… Read More
Take the reACT 30/30 Kindness Challenge
When I do a presentation at a school, one of the things I share with the students is how to combat bullying with kindness. In fact, kindness is the opposite of bullying. For some students, this is exciting news. Most kids already know how to… Read More