SEL, or as it's commonly known, Social and Emotional Learning, has had an awakening. It's about time! You see, I've been teaching SEL...

By Craig Shapiro, Author of Dream Big: Stories and Strategies for a Successful Classroom As an exercise lover, more specifically strength...

September is upon us! If you haven't started school yet, it's sure to be right around the corner. Even though this is year 33+ for me, I...

I was teaching a fitness class to a group of 10th-grade students. They'd done a great job of listening, and I was finishing up demoing...

Every once in a while, a show comes along that you can't stop watching. Sometimes it's the characters. Sometimes it's the plot. Sometimes...

If you're anything like me, the holidays are always high on the list of days to be enthusiastic and joyful. It's an exciting time to...

Okay, I'll admit it, when I think back to my most formative years of learning, they were consumed with pencils, notebooks, blackboards,...

Okay, I'll admit it! Two months ago, I was super excited for the beginning of the 2021/2022 school year. The prospects of a somewhat...

We made it! The 2020/2021 school year is coming to a close. You've either just finished or are just about to be done with the most...

At its core, education is about learning! As a person who truly values relationships and connections, I'm still aware that what students...

Okay, I know it's March! But based on lots of experience with students and working with colleagues, it's never too early to focus on...

As somebody who has been in the wellness/teaching/coaching field for over 30 years, I've witnessed the positive impact that all types of...