How to Deal with Blame and Scapegoating at Your School
We’ve all been there . . . Someone within your school or district makes a mistake and now that person needs to “pay for it” in the eyes...
The Best Candidate is Not Always the Hired Candidate
Sarah, a teacher in Nebraska, was looking for a new teaching job. She left her previous position in order to start a family and have her...
Adversity University: The Dunk Tank Goes to College
As Rebecca and I continue to analyze human behavior and adversity within the field of education, we know that adversity and politics will...
Where Do All of the “Dunkers” Go? Adversity Training for School Boards, Superintendents, and Site-B
My sister and I didn’t fight a lot while growing up, but when we did, she would run to my mom and tell on me—even when SHE was the one...
The Case for “Adversity Training” in Our Schools
As Rebecca and I continue to gather and share stories from school leaders, teachers, parents, and students across the nation about their...