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Schoolin' Around

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Schoolin' Around is a weekly podcast hosted by Branching Minds, featuring prominent leaders, subject-matter experts, and thought innovators with their perspectives on the current challenges facing K-12 education. You can find more info about Branching Minds at our website, branchingminds.com or follow on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn @BranchingMinds.

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Executive Functions for K-3 Students for a Strong Start

This episode explores the critical role of self-regulation and executive functions in early education, revealing how they underpin academic success. Authors Mitch Weathers and Sarah Oberle share practical strategies for creating classroom environments that nurture these skills. By focusing on routines and reducing distractions, educators can enhance students' ability to learn and behave effectively. This approach empowers teachers to foster independence and resilience in young learners. Resources: Executive Function Toolkit [https://schoolin-around.captivate.fm/executive-function-toolkit] Executive Function in MTSS [https://schoolin-around.captivate.fm/executive-function-in-mtss] Executive Function Webinar [https://schoolin-around.captivate.fm/executive-function-webinar] Book: Executive Functions for Every K-3 Classroom: Promoting Self-Regulation for a Strong Start [https://www.corwin.com/books/exec-functions-k-3-298245?srsltid=AfmBOooX6BYRvCEoZHlpkDuJRMSEbdth12tSM57_szlcZXYTT1wNN3Ub] Organized Binder [https://organizedbinder.com/] 2026 Mini Summit [https://hubs.la/Q04h3fMT0] Takeaways: * Executive functions are essential for early learning success. * Classroom environments significantly impact executive function development. * Cognitive bandwidth limits learning capacity and needs support. * Supporting executive functions promotes educational equity. * Teaching self-regulation is foundational to learning. * Consistent routines enhance cognitive development. * Leadership is key to embedding executive function practices. Learn more about MTSS and Branching Minds by visiting our Branching Minds Website [https://schoolin-around.captivate.fm/branchingminds], or sign up for our weekly Newsletter [https://schoolin-around.captivate.fm/newsletter] on all things MTSS. Don’t forget to follow and connect with us on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn @BranchingMinds.  Send feedback or inquiries to podcast@branchingminds.com!

19 de may de 2026 - 44 min
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10 Years of MTSS: Lessons from Mineola UFSD

This podcast episode features a deep dive into a decade-long journey of implementing and refining Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) in Mineola Union Free School District in New York. Sara Ortiz and Katie Shanahan share insights, challenges, and strategies for building a data-driven, proactive support system that enhances student outcomes and staff collaboration. Resources: The Superintendent’s Guide to MTSS and District Strategic Planning [https://schoolin-around.captivate.fm/superintendentguide] Capacity Building for MTSS Article [https://schoolin-around.captivate.fm/capacity-building] MTSS From Buy-in to Implementation Article [https://schoolin-around.captivate.fm/buy-in-article] Article: Leadership and System-Level Work in MTSS [https://www.branchingminds.com/blog/leadership-mtss-system-level-work-mtss] Register for MTSS Mini Summit [https://www.branchingminds.com/2026-mtss-mini-summit] Request a consultation [https://schoolin-around.captivate.fm/brm-consultation] Takeaways: * Align stakeholders to prevent siloed efforts. * Use data to prevent crises. * Transform culture with strategic data use. * Use a manual for aligned decision-making. * Regular dialogue fosters resilience. * Enhance decisions with comprehensive systems. * Recognize implementation as a long-term journey. Learn more about MTSS and Branching Minds by visiting our Branching Minds Website [https://schoolin-around.captivate.fm/branchingminds], or sign up for our weekly Newsletter [https://schoolin-around.captivate.fm/newsletter] on all things MTSS. Don’t forget to follow and connect with us on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn @BranchingMinds.  Send feedback or inquiries to podcast@branchingminds.com!

12 de may de 2026 - 36 min
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The Surprising Impact of Check-In, Check-Out for High School Students

In this episode, Kristyn Jones and Heather Terry from Norris High School in Nebraska, explore how their implementation of a check-in, check-out intervention is fostering more proactive and relational support systems for students with behavioral needs. They share practical insights, data strategies, and team collaboration tips that can help other schools build effective Tier 2 behavior interventions. Resources: Webinar: Check In Check Out and Beyond: Tier 2 Behavior Interventions That Build Relationships and Foster School Connectedness [https://schoolin-around.captivate.fm/cico-beyond] Tier 2 Behavior Guide [https://schoolin-around.captivate.fm/tier-2-behavior-guide] MTSS in Secondary Schools [https://schoolin-around.captivate.fm/mtss-in-secondary] Designing a Menu of Behavior Intervention Options: Beyond Check-In Check-Out [https://www.branchingminds.com/designing-menu-behavior-intervention-beyond-check-in-check-out] MTSS Mini Summit 2026 [https://www.branchingminds.com/2026-mtss-mini-summit] Request a consultation [https://schoolin-around.captivate.fm/brm-consultation] Takeaways: * Check-in, check-out (CICO) serves as an effective Tier 2 intervention and tracking system. * Integration with the branching minds platform enhances monitoring and decision-making. * Teacher training and staff buy-in are crucial for successful implementation. * Real-life success stories demonstrate the intervention’s positive impact. * Data is leveraged for relational support and academic improvement. * Discipline and behavioral data inform broader Tier 1 and Tier 3 practices. * School staff collaboration, including counselors and resource officers, is vital. * Gradual implementation and patience are key to rolling out interventions. * Creative scheduling helps embed Tier 2 supports during the school day. Learn more about MTSS and Branching Minds by visiting our Branching Minds Website [https://schoolin-around.captivate.fm/branchingminds], or sign up for our weekly Newsletter [https://schoolin-around.captivate.fm/newsletter] on all things MTSS. Don’t forget to follow and connect with us on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn @BranchingMinds.  Send feedback or inquiries to podcast@branchingminds.com!

6 de may de 2026 - 32 min
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Making Student Engagement More Than Compliance

This episode explores how education leaders can foster student engagement through practical strategies like student voice, choice, and empowerment, even with limited time. It emphasizes shifting from compliance to student-driven learning to improve achievement and motivation. Resources: Article: 6 Daily Engagement Practices for Every MTSS Tier [https://www.branchingminds.com/blog/6-daily-engagement-practices-for-every-mtss-tier] Article: Student Engagement: Why It’s Important and How To Promote It [https://www.branchingminds.com/blog/student-engagement-remote-in-person] Article: The Importance of Engaging Student Voices in MTSS [https://www.branchingminds.com/blog/engaging-student-voices-mtss] Request a consultation [https://schoolin-around.captivate.fm/brm-consultation] Takeaways: * Shift from compliance to autonomy to transform engagement. * Frontload safety and relevance to ensure engagement success. * Focus feedback on student actions to unlock growth. * Utilize existing high-impact strategies across routines. * Build connections and relevance to enhance secondary engagement. Learn more about MTSS and Branching Minds by visiting our Branching Minds Website [https://schoolin-around.captivate.fm/branchingminds], or sign up for our weekly Newsletter [https://schoolin-around.captivate.fm/newsletter] on all things MTSS. Don’t forget to follow and connect with us on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn @BranchingMinds.  Send feedback or inquiries to podcast@branchingminds.com!

28 de abr de 2026 - 9 min
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Mastering Tough Conversations: A School Leader's Playbook

In this insightful interview, authors Tiffany Burns and Erica Bare discuss their new book, 'A School Leader's Playbook for Tough Conversations.' They share practical strategies for school leaders to navigate difficult dialogues with staff and students, emphasizing the importance of care, preparation, body language, and ongoing coaching to foster trust and positive school culture. Resources: Book: A School Leader’s Playbook for Tough Conversations [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GWWC65JW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_FV7EZCFE6WGK48WX9ZJV&bestFormat=true] Tiffany and Erika's Website [https://www.connectingthroughconversation.com/] Free Resources [https://www.connectingthroughconversation.com/resources#sign-up] Leader Protocol Guide for Buy-In [https://schoolin-around.captivate.fm/protocol-guide] Capacity Building for MTSS Article [https://schoolin-around.captivate.fm/capacity-building] Building Trust and MTSS Buy-In Through Teacher Feedback [https://www.branchingminds.com/blog/teacher-feedback-mtss] Request a consultation [https://schoolin-around.captivate.fm/brm-consultation] Takeaways: * Tough conversations don't get easier with time; they get harder. * Transparency about intent builds trust and clarifies misunderstandings. * Body language and tone are more impactful than words in communication. * Consistent, ongoing feedback fosters growth and reduces surprises. * Empathy and curiosity are key when emotions run high. Learn more about MTSS and Branching Minds by visiting our Branching Minds Website [https://schoolin-around.captivate.fm/branchingminds], or sign up for our weekly Newsletter [https://schoolin-around.captivate.fm/newsletter] on all things MTSS. Don’t forget to follow and connect with us on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn @BranchingMinds.  Send feedback or inquiries to podcast@branchingminds.com!

21 de abr de 2026 - 41 min
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