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Using Circles to Deepen Academic Engagement
Content circles are structured, proactive discussion routines that integrate academic learning with social-emotional development, fostering student voice, collaboration, and deeper understanding through intentional dialogue. By embedding predictable norms and reflective questioning into instruction, they build community, prevent conflict, and transform classrooms into inclusive, student-centered learning environments.

Ricki Shankland, M.Ed.
Apr 85 min read


Teacher Retention and the Discipline Conversation Schools Can’t Ignore
When student behavior challenges consume instructional time, even the most dedicated teachers begin to face exhaustion. This post explores why school discipline is a systems issue, not just an individual one, and offers a proactive framework to help schools regain consistency and support their workforce.
Proactive, consistent approaches like those from Collaborative Learning Solutions can reduce disruptions, improve school climate, and help retain teachers.

Dr. Jon Eyler
Mar 184 min read


Are You Ready for MTSS?
MTSS is more than a program it’s a system. Assessing readiness helps schools align structures, systems, and culture to ensure equitable, sustainable support for all learners.

Trish Geraghty
Jan 303 min read


The Importance of Educator Wellness in K-12 Schools
Educator burnout stems from systemic issues not a lack of self-care making real wellness possible only through structural change. When schools support teacher well-being, students and entire communities benefit.
Atsie Sanchez
Nov 19, 20254 min read


Fostering Caregiver Engagement Through Effective Communication
Partnership between schools and families is the most powerful catalyst for student achievement. Here are some tips for caregiver communication.

Ricki Shankland, M.Ed.
Oct 31, 20253 min read


Rebuilding from Within: A Transformative Year at John Morse Therapeutic Center - K-8 School (CA)
This school year (2024-2025) has marked a period of meaningful transformation at John Morse Therapeutic Center (JMTC) - K-8 School (CA) , a specialized site within Sacramento City Unified School District serving students in grades 1–8 with significant social, emotional, and behavioral needs. When the school year began, JMTC served 12 students. Since then, the school has experienced remarkable growth and progress in both enrollment and student transitions: Two students succes

Nicolas Butty
May 21, 20252 min read


Navigating the Mental Health Crisis in K-12 Education: Current Trends and Solutions
The mental health of students in K-12 education has become a pressing concern, with schools witnessing an unprecedented rise in emotional...

Atsie Sanchez
May 1, 20254 min read


Reimagining School Discipline
Reimagining School Discipline In public school systems where exclusionary discipline, such as suspensions and expulsions, is still widely...

Ricki Shankland, M.Ed.
Apr 7, 20253 min read


Four-Step Process to Making a Difference Using Appreciative Inquiry
In education, we have been actively building a strength-based approach to support our students, particularly those with the greatest...

Nicolas Butty
Apr 7, 20254 min read
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