How to Inspire Student Resiliency During Covid
How to Inspire Student Resiliency During Covid TEEN TRUTH's CEO, JC Pohl, was able to visit with Brian Williams of the Rockstar Teachers podcast. During this 40-minute discussion they talked about simple strategies that you can use to help inspire student resiliency...
Building School Culture in a Virtual World
Building School Culture in a Virtual World I know you care about students. It’s why you read this blog! You didn't have to, but you’ve chosen to be a part of this team. Why is this important to building culture in a virtual world? Because it means you are actively...
Free Book Study that Builds Campus Relationships
Free Book Study that Builds Campus Relationships As a school leader I know you want everyone to be connected, but sometimes we lack the vocabulary to build those connections. In my new book, Building Campus Relationships From the Inside Out, I’ve charted out a direct...
50% Off Your Guide to Building Campus Relationships
50% Off Your Guide to Building Campus Relationships Relationships are the secret sauce to building strong school culture. Without solid relationships, a campus will lack connection and direction. My dad taught 6th grade for 38 years. During his career he would have...
Want to Build Campus Relationships this Fall?
Want to Build Campus Relationships this Fall? COVID has turned your world upside down, social justice movements are sweeping the country, and life is much different for you, your students, and your fellow staff members. Question: How are you going to build campus...
Free Commencement Videos from TEEN TRUTH
Free Commencement Videos from TEEN TRUTH Your seniors have put in a lot of effort to get to this point. You have worked hard to get them here as well. We want to help you celebrate! The best youth speakers in the industry have developed a series of free commencement...
Announcing Flexible Dates & Delayed Deposits
Announcing Flexible Dates & Delayed Deposits The COVID crisis has a lot of us feeling overwhelmed, concerned, and frustrated. It’s turned the education world upside down, so we here at TEEN TRUTH have an idea that will help you immensely. Introducing FLEXIBLE...
3 Ways to Support Your School Vendors During the COVID Crisis
3 Ways to Support Your School Vendors During the COVID Crisis Having visited over 1,000 schools, I have come to realize that school culture is about everyone - students, parents, staff members, and community stakeholders - all working together to support the overall...
Student Relationships First, Then Distance Learning
Maslow First, Then Blooms I had a student. He transferred in mid-year. His file was thick. He came in ready for a battle. He came in knowing that school wasn’t for him. At first glance, he was what you would expect, tattered clothes, dirty, distant. He walked with a...
Webinars to Help School Leaders During the COVID Crisis
Lifetouch & TEEN TRUTH Team Up to Help School Leaders If you are interested in learning ways to build school culture, increase student resiliency, and improve campus relationships during the COVID crisis, please join us in the Lifetouch webinar series. A total of...
Free Virtual School Assemblies & Interactive Zoom Calls
Free Virtual School Assemblies & Interactive ZOOM Calls We know that many of our schools look to TEEN TRUTH to drive real, personal interactions on campus, but with the COVID-19 pandemic hitting education so hard, our team has aggressively switched gears to bring...
3 Ways to Support Your School Community During Uncertain Times
3 Ways to Support Your School Community During Uncertain Times According to my father, there is no coincidence that his blood type is “Be Positive” (B+). He is probably the most positive person I have ever known. He can find a silver lining in almost any...
Ever wonder who the best educators are?
Ever wonder who the best educators are? Every year the team at TEEN TRUTH relentlessly works to visit and support as many schools as possible. In 2019 we visited nearly 150 schools and this week we wanted to take the time to recognize the best! CLICK HERE to watch the...
3 Things to Know BEFORE You Book Your Fall Assembly
3 Things to Know BEFORE You Book Your Fall Assembly 2020 is in full swing and here at TEEN TRUTH, we’re already on track to have one of our best years ever! We’re all thrilled to be able to help schools learn how to build school culture, how to create resilient...
Creating a Motivating Culture of Respect is as Easy as ABC
Creating a Motivating Culture of Respect is as Easy as ABC Many educators are looking for ways to support students and build relationships that foster high levels of student learning. Some have even studied the concept of the ABC’s and how Autonomy, Belonging...
The Best Way to Build Relationships on Campus
The Best Way to Build Relationships on Campus When I was in grad school for professional counseling, I had the opportunity to intern under Dr. David Ferguson. In that internship, he taught me the single most powerful way to develop healthy relationships. It quickly...
4 Ways to Help Teachers Inspire Students
4 Ways to Help Teachers Inspire Students I believe in educators. I believe in their power to impact students not only in learning content but also in their attitudes about themselves as learners. Inspired educators produce inspired learners. We are inspired when who...
2019 Has Been An Amazing Year
2019 Has Been An Amazing Year We are on the road finishing our last few assemblies, summits, and trainings, and you know what? I think you and I need to pat ourselves on the back a little! I've been working in schools since 2006, and I can honestly say that 2019 is...
How to Inspire Passionate Learning
How to Inspire Passionate Learning A Kind Word is Never Wasted: a plaque with these words has always hung above the door of my classroom. I believe it to my core, but today I learned that there is science behind the phrase. Today I watched a presentation by...
3 Ways to Boost the Spirit of Giving on Campus
3 Ways to Boost the Spirit of Giving on Campus We are now in the midst of the holiday season. Parties, decorations, sweet treats, and of course the most important thing GIFTS. Adults are dashing around town trying to find the perfect gift for everyone on their list...