The Fat-Free Fix That’s Failing School Counse...

I went into school counseling with some pretty big dreams.I was going to help kids, change lives, make a difference… and finally be able to go to the bathroom whenever I wanted.(Don't judge, friend. You know you thought it, too.)As it turns out, that wasn't the only thing I had c ...  Show more

Why do schools keep celebrating the same kinds of helping, even when students keep having the same problems?You know the frustration: You're working to implement meaningful student supports, consulting with teachers, and trying to address what's actually driving a behavior concer ...  Show more

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Today's episode is inspired by a lot of different emails I've gotten from teachers about a wide range of problems with administrators. Some of these teachers feel like their principals place too much emphasis on testing and try to standardize te ...

I welcome Lauren Smith, a former educator and current nationally certified school psychologist to talk about how and why our American school system needs to change. From testing to the lack of resources to mental health — there’s so much to unpack. We discuss: Limitations to Amer ...  Show more

A sense of urgency can be a good thing until it causes us to panic or make rash decisions. There is enormous pressure on teachers and administrators to solve discipline problems and immediately hand out consequences. Let's talk about a way to reframe this thinking with a few tips ...  Show more