by Dan DeMarle | Jan 20, 2024 | Social Skills/Bullying
A Surprising Way to Stop Bullying The strategy behind the “No-Blame” approach is counterintuitive but effective: enlisting the bullies’ help to solve the problem. A Surprising Way to Stop...
by Dan DeMarle | Nov 15, 2023 | Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), Parents/Guardians, Social Skills/Bullying, Social Skills/Bullying
We are reaching out to make you aware of work Empire Justice Center is doing to help combat discriminatory practices in schools across New York State. As you may know, Empire Justice Center is a statewide, not for profit public interest law firm that protects and...
by Dan DeMarle | Jul 16, 2023 | Classroom, Parents/Guardians, Social Skills/Bullying, Social Skills/Bullying, Teaching, Teaching, Uncategorized
Everyday conflict can get in the way of academics in the middle grades. Kids need to learn the essential social competencies that will allow them to get back to productive learning. By Paige Tutt March 31, 2023 When she speaks to young teens and their parents about...
by Dan DeMarle | Jan 7, 2023 | ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Social Skills/Bullying, Social Skills/Bullying
ADHD can be noticeable — and some kids who stand out are more likely to get bullied. Understanding why some kids with ADHD are targets for bullying can help you prevent and tackle the problem. Click this link to read more.
by Dan DeMarle | Jul 26, 2022 | Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), Race/Racism, School Districts, Social Skills/Bullying
Preventing CROWN Act Incidents is the second in a series of guidance briefs aimed at supporting the implementation of the New York State CROWN Act, which stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair. The first brief, Understanding the CROWN Act,...
by Dan DeMarle | Mar 16, 2022 | Parents/Guardians, Recommended Reading, Social Skills/Bullying, Social Skills/Bullying
Play is as important to young kids as things like money and love are to adults. So, when your child says “No one will play with me,” it probably feels like a really big deal to them. Here are some of the questions to ask and insights that can help them build stronger...
