Catholic Montana Diocese abuse settlement concludes without resolution

The settlement negotiations between the Great Falls-Billings Diocese and the 86 reported victims of abuse by priests concluded is in a stalemate

Building bridges: Kevin Kickingwoman fosters healing, understanding

Bridges are the sinew that holds Missoula together. They cross the Clark Fork River throughout town, but are so commonly used that they are almost invisible because they’re so important.

Pope releases new liturgical law paving way for revision of English missal

Pope releases new liturgical law paving way for revision of English missal

Pope Francis questions Trump's pro-life values over decision to end DACA

Pope Francis has questioned President Donald Trump's commitment to pro-life values, suggesting that his administration's recent decision to end a program protecting undocumented young people f...

Cardinal Dolan: Steve Bannon’s comments on immigration are ‘insulting’ and ‘ridiculous’

Mr. Bannon said he believes the Catholic Church has been “terrible” to Mr. Trump on the issue of immigration.

Jesuit Priest Stands Up for Gay Catholics, Then Faces Backlash

The Rev. James Martin’s latest book calls for a dialogue with L.G.B.T. Catholics. His critics called him everything from “heretic” to “pansified.”

How a School Ditched Awards and Assemblies to Refocus on Kids and Learning

When a school got rid of "student-of-the-month" assemblies and prizes for the best-performing students, individuals were able to see for themselves the

How Ending Behavior Rewards Helped One School Focus on Student Motivation and Character

A school transformed its culture by getting rid of rewards for good behavior and prioritizing character education.

Relationships Matter More Than Rules

Community building in the classroom starts on day one. Try these strategies to begin forging strong relationships.

Simple Ways to Support Your Teachers at the Start of the Year

Solutions that administrators can implement ahead of time to resolve four common challenges teachers face as a school year begins.

7 Principal Best Practices You Need to Know to Be More Effective

2 Practices that Increase Faculty Retention Rates

2 Practices that Increase Faculty Retention Rates by Dr. Toby A. Travis Many international schools, and all-too-frequently, smaller independent schools within the USA struggle with retaining quality faculty and staff. However, having high retention rates is not the primary goal. As noted in an earlier blog, turnover can be advantageous to a school. What is…

10 building blocks for the future of schools

As Dean Shareski and I worked together on our new book, Different Schools for a Different World, (released this week!), he encouraged me to

The 4 Types of Innovation and the Problems They Solve

Disruption isn’t the only approach.

How Design Thinking Builds Empathy, Gives Purpose and Honors Educators - EdSurge News

In her early teaching years, Wanny Hersey learned how hands-on projects—which would eventually become known as “making”— could engage and motivate ...

Class, Can I Have Your Attention? - Active Learning Spaces - Steelcase

Bring student engagement and focus back to the classroom with active learning environments and spaces that promote hands on work.

For Teens Knee-Deep In Negativity, Reframing Thoughts Can Help

Irritation and gloom may seem like the default mode for teenagers, but parents can help them gain a more realistic and resilient way of thinking. A clinical

Learning to Learn: You, Too, Can Rewire Your Brain

How an engineering professor who “flunked my way” through high school math and science went on to create the world’s most popular online course.

When experienced teachers are suddenly deemed ineffective

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4 Strategies to Model Literary Analysis

Explicit instruction in literary analysis works best when the teacher models it instead of lecturing.

In Search of the Driving Question

Coming up with the driving question in project-based learning is often the hard part, so we’ve got some ideas to help you craft a great one.

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For Teachers Working Through DACA, a Bittersweet Start to the School Year

When the Trump Administration canceled the program allowing them to hold their jobs, immigrants with teaching licenses suddenly faced an uncertain future.

The Trump Administration’s Immigration Crack-Down And Its Impact On Our Students

What happens when a regular high school decides no student is a lost cause?

Trauma-informed education is spreading from alternative high schools to comprehensive ones, and it’s not always an easy fit.

Silicon Valley Courts Brand-Name Teachers, Raising Ethics Issues

As teachers launch personal brands and cast themselves as influencers, start-ups and tech giants alike are racing to cultivate them to spread their wares.

The Ultimate Guide to Making Smart Decisions

A guide to making decisions covering how we can intelligently prepare to improve our thinking, avoid stupidity, and make better, smarter, decisions.

History shows slavery helped build many U.S. colleges and universities

As more schools begin to confront their participation in slavery, they also consider how to make amends.

How does impeachment work? - Alex Gendler

For most jobs, it’s understood that you can be fired – whether for crime, incompetence, or just poor performance. But what if your job happens to be the most

After My Husband Died, There Was One Thing My Boss Did That Made the Return to Work Much Easier

A supportive work environment makes a big difference in times of crisis.