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Addressing mid-lesson interruptions and tantrums begins long before the student's behavior spikes. "We don't want to just be reactive to the problems we're seeing, we want to be proactive," says therapist Caroline Poland. Disruptive behavior may indicate something deeper. Trauma-informed care in the classroom will support both educators and students as they navigate those big feelings. Dive into the full conversation about fostering healthy coping mechanisms. https://hubs.la/Q02DrZbh0

🎉 Congratulations to Nova Classical Academy for topping the charts as Minnesota's #1 charter school, according to Niche. The K-12 school in St. Paul emphasizes academic achievement and character development through the Classical teaching method. Over 30 years ago, Minnesota passed the first charter school law in the nation, leading the way for the opening of future U.S. charter schools. The state is now home to 281 charter schools that serve over 66,000 students with a tuition-free public education. According to Niche, these top-rated Minnesota charter schools stand out for their academic excellence, innovative programs, and supportive environments. Discover which Minnesota schools are leading the way and setting the standard for outstanding education at the link. https://hubs.la/Q02MfWmX0

The new school year is here—and at this busy time, supporting your teachers' mental health is key. Caroline Poland, licensed mental health counselor, certified clinical trauma professional, shares practical steps you can take to help your staff feel supported and empowered. Because when teachers thrive, so do students. 🌱👇 https://hubs.la/Q02Mc2TW0 #mentalhealth #newschoolyear #supportteachers #welovecharterschools

Welcome back! Here's to a new, thriving school year. 💛

A happy staff makes for a happy school! Taking care of your teachers is the first step in ensuring that your students thrive. "When teachers are happy, they want to do the best for their students," says Jennifer Svendsen, Principal at Edgility Consulting. She continues, "they have the energy to do the best for their students because they feel cared for by their organization." Dive into the full conversation about teacher retention. https://hubs.la/Q02DKdhk0

"You have to have a plan in order to understand what the steps are and how to follow them," says Sangar Safi, Senior Vice President of Technology and Strategic Partners at Software MSP. Develop cybersecurity protocols and practices so that in the event of a cybersecurity threat, your team is ultra-prepared with an incident response plan. Listen to the full conversation with Sangar about cybersecurity strategies. https://hubs.ly/Q02zZBVK0

We're back with a new season of Tuesday Tips—10 minutes of in-depth Q&A covering school leaders' biggest challenges! Ashely MacQuarrie, Senior Director of Enrollment Marketing, joins us to talk about what she is hearing from school leaders across the country regarding enrollment trends, how schools can convert interested families and kids as school starts, and what she is thinking about for the fall and next year to ensure schools meet their enrollment goals. See you at 11:35 PT / 2:35 ET today!

Love these ideas from FoodCorps for creating a school garden where all are welcome to grow. 💛

"Set budgets to make sure you're not overspending," says expert Ashley MacQuarrie. To do that, check out affordable options on Meta and Google or local print ads for publications that support non-profits. For more tips, watch the full conversation on school ads. https://hubs.la/Q02z_g8x0

Congrats to these new charter schools across the nation! Each offers a unique, high-quality education tailored to students' diverse needs. Learn more about these innovative schools and how they're shaping the future of education from the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools.