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Bethany Hill
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Educator, Advocate for Teachers and Young People, Former Principal, Trauma Invested Schools, Sports Fan, She/Her
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Screen Time, Student Discourse, and the Power of Writing
In today’s classrooms, screens are everywhere—from interactive boards to tablets and laptops. While technology has its place, research cautions against relying too heavily on screen time during the…
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October 2, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Autism is not a disease. It is a neurotype.
September 22, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Building Relationships When Behavior is Big: A Brain-Aligned, Dignity Centered Guide for Teachers
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Building Relationships When Behavior Is Big: A Brain-Aligned, Dignity-Centered Guide for Teachers
When a student’s behavior turns aggressive—throwing, bolting, yelling, ripping things up—what they need most is an adult who can stay connected and regulated while holding firm, safe limits. That’s…
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September 21, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Keeping classroom walkthroughs focused on culture and building needs for growth allows the principal to celebrate and validate!
Observations and walkthroughs are VERY different. Using them the same will jeopardize growth.
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Walkthroughs: A Sharp Lens Into School Culture, Collective Efficacy & Principal Growth
Strong school leadership is rooted in visibility and connection. Classroom walkthroughs are one of the most powerful tools principals have to understand the pulse of their school, because they offe…
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September 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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The Power of Formative Assessment in Elementary School
Using frequent ungraded classroom assessments can help teachers guide students to focus more on learning and less on test scores.
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September 11, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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I wrote this in 2020, and my beliefs have only grown stronger and more grounded in science about how to view discipline in schools.

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I am an Administrator, but I am NOT the Punisher
22 years in the education profession has provided me with opportunities to teach children in four different grades, grow as a teacher leader in the role of academic coach, and serve as both …
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September 8, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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Helping young people understand what “fair” really means, is one of the most important concepts we can embed into classroom and school culture.
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September 7, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Feedback drives learning. Grades are just labels. Prioritize the learning. #LeadInclusion #FeedbackFirst #Assessment #EduSky #UDL #TeacherTwitter
Teacher pointing at a screen, smiling with a student. Text reads: 'Feedback is the priority, not a grade.'
September 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Building Brain Power: Supporting Executive Function Development in Schools
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September 1, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Flipping the Script: Building Relationships and Focusing on Student Strengths
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Flipping the Script: Building Relationships and Focusing on Student Strengths
As educators prepare for a new school year, one critical question is worth pausing to reflect on: “Will you have a student this year who is perceived as ‘bad’ by their peers and other adults?” The …
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August 29, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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What’s the Latest News on Adverse Childhood Experiences?
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What’s the Latest News on Adverse Childhood Experiences?
Twenty-seven years of research has raised our awareness about ACEs and their harmful consequences. Recent trends, however, affirm that there is some hope, but much yet to do.
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August 29, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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NEW➡️Big Feelings, Big Behaviors: Educators and Young Children Working Through Extreme Behaviors 
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Big Feelings, Big Behaviors: Educators and Young Children Working Through Extreme Behaviors
Across the country, preschool and kindergarten teachers are seeing a sharp rise in extreme behaviors—refusal, running, yelling, hitting, tearing up materials, throwing furniture, and more. For many…
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August 24, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Building Brain Power: Supporting Executive Function Development in Schools
What Are Executive Functions? Executive function skills are essential cognitive processes that enable students to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks. These skil…
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August 24, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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NEW post! Building Brain Power: Supporting Executive Function Development in Schools

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Building Brain Power: Supporting Executive Function Development in Schools
What Are Executive Functions? Executive function skills are essential cognitive processes that enable students to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks. These skil…
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August 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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19 states still allow corporal punishment in public schools.

19 states think it’s okay to hit kids at school.

This. Is. Not. Okay.
Not. Even. Close.
August 14, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Bell to Bell Learning: Intentional Preparation for Connection and Growth of ALL Students

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Bell to Bell Learning: Intentional Preparation for Connection and Growth of ALL Students
In effective and highly effective classrooms, learning doesn’t just happen — it’s planned with intention from the moment the bell rings to the moment it rings again. Bell to Bell Planning is more t…
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August 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Every young person deserves safety, opportunity, and a community that believes in them.
That means seeing every child’s potential — no matter their behavior in the moment.
It means choosing to be the adult and go first: to lead with patience, to offer guidance, and to show the way forward.
August 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Taking care of students requires leadership to take care of teachers. Regulated adults can reach the heart of students and open their brains to safety and belonging so they can learn. Supporting the regulation of adults is VITAL.
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How Principals Can Help Teachers Stay Regulated and Connected
In today’s schools, the emotional climate of a classroom is a powerful determinant of student success. Research has shown that students learn best in environments where they feel psychologically sa…
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August 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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August 10, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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Every student deserves a fresh start!

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Flipping the Script: Building Relationships and Focusing on Student Strengths
As educators prepare for a new school year, one critical question is worth pausing to reflect on: “Will you have a student this year who is perceived as ‘bad’ by their peers and other adults?” The …
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August 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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August 7, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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New Post!

How Principals Can Help Teachers Stay Regulated and Connected

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How Principals Can Help Teachers Stay Regulated and Connected
In today’s schools, the emotional climate of a classroom is a powerful determinant of student success. Research has shown that students learn best in environments where they feel psychologically sa…
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August 6, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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NEW!

How Principals Can Help Teachers Stay Regulated and Connected
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How Principals Can Help Teachers Stay Regulated and Connected
In today’s schools, the emotional climate of a classroom is a powerful determinant of student success. Research has shown that students learn best in environments where they feel psychologically sa…
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August 5, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Coddling is a Myth-Trauma-Invested Schools Build Real Strength
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Coddling Is a Myth—Trauma-Invested Schools Build Real Strength
In the ongoing discourse around education reform, one persistent myth continues to surface: that restorative practices, brain-aligned classrooms, and trauma-invested approaches in schools are simpl…
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August 2, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Flipping the Script: Building Relationships and Focusing on Student Strengths
As educators prepare for a new school year, one critical question is worth pausing to reflect on: “Will you have a student this year who is perceived as ‘bad’ by their peers and other adults?” The …
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July 30, 2025 at 11:06 PM