A sense of urgency can be a good thing until it causes us to panic or make rash decisions. There is enormous pressure on teachers and administrators to solve discipline problems and immediately hand out consequences. Let's talk about a way to reframe this thinking with a few tips to be more successful in reducing bias and considering all perspectives when dealing with your discipline dilemmas. Learn more at andyjacks.com and check out the Free Resource Library. Special for this episode is an aligned blog post and "Discipline Situation Worksheet" for free that you can use right now! Share what ..read more

When you think of a police officer in school, what comes to your mind? Scary situations and conflict? Well, it doesn't have to be that way! Listen how one school resource officer completely flipped that expectation into one of engagement, fun, and hope. In this episode, Deputy Sheriff Adam Kelp shares his insight, tips, and words of wisdom on how school resource officers, and really anyone on in school, can build positive relationships with even the most struggling kids. That's what #DisciplineWin is all about! Click here for a link to see the video discussed in the podcast. Learn more at andy ..read more

The first day of school was full of great lessons on leadership, organization, and ways to help our families, especially for schools that hadn't been full capacity until now due to Covid. Join Andy in a reflection of surprising moments that made him rethink his work and how to better support those around us. Learn more at andyjacks.com and check out the Free Resource Library. Share what you think about this episode on social media with Andy @_AndyJacks. #DisciplineWin ..read more

Sometimes we're successful despite teachers, not because of them. In this episode, principal Dr. Ryan Daniel is sharing a unique story of a teacher doubting her ability, and then she has a chance to call her out later in life after becoming a principal. Teacher expectations are so important and either way, good or bad, we remember those expectations they place on us! Dr. Ryan Daniel is the proud principal of Forte Foote Elementary School in Maryland. Connect with Ryan on social media at @HeyDrDaniel. Learn more at andyjacks.com and check out Andy's Free Resource Library. Share what you think a ..read more