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Conscious Discipline Success: It Starts in the Heart of Texas

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Jenny Shannon

For over 25+ years, Conscious Discipline has fostered a fundamental shift in thinking that empowers adults and children to be the change they want to see in the world,...

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Rethinking “Kindergarten Readiness”: Conscious Discipline’s Take

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Jenny Shannon

The term, “kindergarten readiness” has generated a lot of controversy and with good reason. The origins of the concept generally refer to academic preparedness—the ability to identify letters, count...

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It Starts in the Heart: Daily Rituals Fueled by Love

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Elizabeth Anspach

As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s a great time to talk about integrating I Love You Rituals,  a meaningful, evidence-based practice into your home, classroom or school building.  I Love...

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Teachers STAY with Conscious Discipline: Four Solutions for Teacher Retention in 2025

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Jenny Shannon

The 2025 educational landscape is already presenting new challenges. Yet one thing remains the same: retaining talented and dedicated teachers is still a struggle for most schools and districts....

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Head Start Leaders and Teachers: Five Essential Conferences and Workshops to Attend in 2025

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Jenny Shannon

We’re passionate about early childhood education and development at Conscious Discipline and the commitment the National Head Start Association has to families and children in need.  If you’ve been...

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Burlington District Honored with the 21CCLC STARS Award

Burlington District Honored with the 21CCLC STARS Award for All-Around Achievement with Conscious Discipline

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Jenny Shannon

For 25+ years, Conscious Discipline has provided the foundation necessary for education programs to thrive. In the 2023-24 academic year, Burlington Community School District in Burlington, Iowa was honored...

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Stories From The Field: Dr. Valerie J. Parker Presents at the International Conference on Urban Education

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Valerie J. Parker

Dr. Valerie J. Parker is passionate about working with others to improve the quality of education for underprivileged and historically marginalized students. She is deeply committed to her community...

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Conscious Discipline’s Largest Educator Conference in History: Elevate 2024 Las Vegas!

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Jenny Shannon

Conscious Discipline’s Largest Educator Conference in History: Elevate 2024 Las Vegas! The energy was electric even before more than a thousand educators poured into the seats at the Westgate...

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