ThrivingYOU BLOG

As educators, we work hard to create inclusive and supportive learning environments where all students can thrive. However, we understand that each student has a unique set of strengths, challenges, and needs. This is where the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)...

Understanding student behavior is often a complex endeavor in education. We often encounter a wide range of behaviors in our schools and classrooms, from compliance and engagement to defiance and resistance. Two common terms used to describe students with challenging...

On many school campuses, conflicts among staff members can arise from differences in perspectives, communication breakdowns, or simply the stress of the job. However, administrators need to recognize that unresolved conflicts can adversely impact the school climate,...

When children begin their elementary school journey, they bring with them diverse experiences and backgrounds and are sometimes lacking in the key pro-social skills that are necessary for academic and personal growth.This makes focusing on social and emotional...

As we head into March, a month historically known for its challenges in student behavior, we at Thriving YOUniversity want to extend a gentle reminder: your dedication to social-emotional learning (SEL) matters now more than ever.  Getting caught up in academic...

Being present means fully engaging with and experiencing the current moment without being distracted by thoughts about the past or future.  Easier said than done in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, where being present often requires a conscious effort as...

As we approach the winter break and the end of the fall term, it's important to recognize the immense effort you've put into your students, classrooms, and campuses. As former and current educators, the Thriving YOUniversity Team truly understands the relentless pace...

In our fast-paced world, the importance of cultivating gratitude is often overlooked. It sometimes feels like extra “fluff” that isn’t worth spending a lot of time, especially in the classroom when we have so many other demands on our time.  However, integrating a...

Educators, we know you're all about creating a school environment where students can grow and succeed academically and personally. We also know that you have a lot on your plate – and you want to be able to focus more on teaching academic content rather than playing...

In a recent professional learning session, we asked participants to describe in 1-2 words how they would measure the success of a child they know-- a student, their own child, a niece or nephew, a neighbor or friend’s child-- at age 25. The responses came back...