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A Real-Life Resilience Story
From foster care to Congress—one young man’s decision to rise above and advocate for othersOver the past two years, a young man named Jaydan has become part of my family—though not in the way I once expected. Since the age of six, Jaydan has been part of the foster...
The Benefits of Social & Emotional Learning
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process of acquiring skills and knowledge to manage emotions, establish positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. SEL is essential for students' success in school and life, and research has demonstrated numerous...
Resilience Education for Preventing Bullying: Empowering Children to Thrive
Bullying is a pervasive problem in schools and communities worldwide. It can take many forms, from physical aggression to verbal abuse, and can cause long-lasting harm to the victims. Resilience education is a promising approach to preventing bullying and promoting...
Is Anti-Racist the Answer?
Why the Anti-Racist Movement May Increase Hate & Violence The desire to stand against racism is one that's being felt, across America and around the world. As we reflect on the tragic murder of George Floyd and many others, movements for justice and equality are...
School Turns to Social and Emotional Learning to Stop Aggression
Empowering Students to Resolve ConflictsWorking with schools that invest in social and emotional learning is so inspiring. It’s a completely different approach than the traditional anti-bullying message. Instead of just telling student to REPORT social problems, it...
The Art of Parent Engagement
Tips to Increasing Parent Interaction & Attendance One of the most common questions administrators ask is me how to boost attendance for parent events. As schools seek to provide resources and learning opportunities, it can be challenging and even disheartening...
Bigfoot Gets Bullied becomes a #1 Amazon Best Seller
Children's Book Climbs the Charts Despite Hardships Writing and launching my first children's book has been an adventure that I'll never forget. Though the road to being self-published has been a challenging one, I was blown-away to hear that "Bigfoot Gets Bullied"...
The Momo Challenge: Suicide Game or Viral Hoax
What is Momo? A scary face (known as Momo) is making another viral round on the internet, frightening parents and children. According to reports, the image suddenly appears on apps and websites such as YouTube, WhatsApp, Fortnight and Peppa Pig. It allegedly...
Bullying Expert Speaks to Students/Parents at General McLane School District
Youth motivational speaker, Jeff Veley, spoke with hundreds of students in General McLane, from elementary to high school. An award-winning bullying expert makes his way to the General McLane School District. Tuesday, Jeff Veley, a youth motivational speaker, used a...