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Season of Compassion

Remembering our brothers and sisters who are incarcerated is one way to celebrate a season of compassion.

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The Power of Partnerships: How Schools and Communities Can Collaborate for Youth Success

It takes a village to raise our youth!

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Raising Mighty Girls

When we empower girls, we’re not just shaping individuals—we’re building a future full of strong, confident women who will change the world. And that’s a vision worth fighting for.

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Compliance vs Engagement

Teachers are always balancing the need for student compliance while striving for engagement.

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The Electoral College: How it works and why we should be teaching it!

Understanding and teaching students how the electoral college works is imperative.

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The Benefits of Voting Rights for Justice-Involved Americans

The benefits of voting rights for justice-impacted individuals

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Transformative vs. Restorative Justice: A Showdown (But With Less Drama and More Healing)

What's the difference between transformative and restorative justice?

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Juvenile Justice: Deflection vs Diversion

What are the key differences between deflection and diversionary programs for youth?

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The Transformative Power of Writing: A Lifelong Skill for All Students, Especially the Incarcerated

Writing has multiple benefits for all students, particularly for incarcerated ones.

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Overcoming Fear of Failure: How to Build Resilience as an Entrepreneur

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The Business of Busyness

In the United States, the phrase "hard work pays off" isn't just a motivational slogan—it’s a cultural cornerstone.

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The One-Room Schoolhouse in Prison Classrooms

The one-room-schoolhouse concept is alive and well in prison classrooms, and correctional educators can enhance student learning by differentiating instruction.

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The Power of Displaying Student Work

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Culturally Responsive Instruction

embracing cultural diversity and practicing culturally responsive pedagogy can transform our classrooms (even if they're inside four walls).

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The Science Behind Setting Up Your Classroom

There’s a science behind setting up an engaging learning environment.

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We could all use a 12 step program…

We could all use a 12 step progam to tackle life’s challenges.

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CBT for Youth

At its core, CBT operates on the belief that our thoughts influence our emotions, which in turn affect our behaviors. When teens harbor distorted and negative thoughts, they are likely to experience difficult emotions and engage in destructive actions. Conversely, positive thinking leads to positive emotions and behaviors. CBT aims to help teens shift their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors towards a more positive trajectory.