Beating the Sunday Blues
The Sunday blues might feel inevitable, but they don’t have to own your weekend.
Dallas Youth Safety Collaborative
The Youth Services Collaborative (YSC) Strategic Plan was born from a vision to create meaningful, measurable change for Dallas youth
Season of Compassion
Remembering our brothers and sisters who are incarcerated is one way to celebrate a season of compassion.
The Power of Partnerships: How Schools and Communities Can Collaborate for Youth Success
It takes a village to raise our youth!
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.
Compliance vs Engagement
Teachers are always balancing the need for student compliance while striving for engagement.
The Electoral College: How it works and why we should be teaching it!
Understanding and teaching students how the electoral college works is imperative.
The Benefits of Voting Rights for Justice-Involved Americans
The benefits of voting rights for justice-impacted individuals
Transformative vs. Restorative Justice: A Showdown (But With Less Drama and More Healing)
What's the difference between transformative and restorative justice?
Juvenile Justice: Deflection vs Diversion
What are the key differences between deflection and diversionary programs for youth?
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.
Overcoming Fear of Failure: How to Build Resilience as an Entrepreneur
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.
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.
The Power of Displaying Student Work
Culturally Responsive Instruction
embracing cultural diversity and practicing culturally responsive pedagogy can transform our classrooms (even if they're inside four walls).
The Science Behind Setting Up Your Classroom
There’s a science behind setting up an engaging learning environment.
We could all use a 12 step program…
We could all use a 12 step progam to tackle life’s challenges.
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.
Understanding Digital Citizenship and Its Importance in Education
By teaching students how to use technology responsibly, we help them become thoughtful, informed, and respectful digital citizens.