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Conscious Conversations – But Does It Work in Black Communities?

Helping a Generation Redefine Discipline: Conscious Discipline and Saving Brains Grenada

Research shows that corporal punishment hinders the development of executive functions associated with academic achievement, life success and overall well-being. Yet for some families and cultures, corporal punishment has...

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Early Learning Transformed: Grow With Us

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An Innovative Approach to Conflict Resolution

Real Talk for Real Teachers with Dr. Becky Bailey, Julie Ruffo and special guest Luke Jankee Episode Summary Conscious Discipline is not a boxed curriculum; it’s a foundation on...

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Uplifting Youth Through Healthy Communication About Race

Creating the Space to Talk About Race in Your School

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Conscious Discipline

Discussions of racism and race typically are not part of school culture or curriculum. The National Education Association suggests that this is because “racism is so complex and contentious,...

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Elementary Special Education Teacher and CD Practitioner Baxter O’Brien Honored

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Ashley Cullins

(November 2019) Baxter O’Brien of Langley Elementary School Awarded the Rubenstein Award for Highly Effective Teaching Baxter O’Brien, a 3rd-5th grade special education teacher at Langley Elementary School in...

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Wishing Well to Heal from Tragedy and Loss

Real Talk for Real Teachers with Dr. Becky Bailey, and special guests Kathy Spidle, Julie Hoven, and Miranda Richardson Episode Summary After learning about Conscious Discipline at a workshop,...

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How to Successfully Implement Conscious Discipline in Charter Schools

Real Talk for Real Teachers with Dr. Becky Bailey, Jill Molli, and special guest Lindsey Merrick Episode Summary Charter schools, or independently run public schools, have increased flexibility over...

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Conversations with a Conscious Discipline Skeptic Part 3: Transformation

This is Part 3 of a three-part series. Conscious Discipline takes an innovative approach to social-emotional learning. It asks adults to make a mindset shift and skill set upgrade...

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