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Discipline Win

by Andy Jacks

Discipline Win is a podcast on discipline to help improve ourselves and better support others. School discipline needs to be inclusive, relationships-focused, and strategic if we want students to be invested in their own progress and make real improvements. Share this journey of discovery as Dr. Andy Jacks, award-winning school principal, speaker, advocate, and author, breaks down best practices in school discipline, inclusive practices, learning, and leading. Get more at andyjacks.com such as templates and takeaways you can use right now in your school! #DisciplineWin

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Episodes

  1. 27 - Self-Discipline Starts with Intent: Featuring Brian Miller

    Instead of trying not to be "that" story, let's be "the" story, and better yet let's help others find "their" story, too! In this episode, school leader Brian Miller gives great insight into how we can reflect on our own level of being all in for our own lives and in our work with students....

  2. 26 - Improve by Using Student Feedback (Star Wars / Star Trek Perspective): Featuring Kambar Khoshaba & Casey Roberts

    So often we talk about the best interests of our students without actually asking them what their best interests really are! Just like adults, kids also want their voices to be heard and used for making school improvements. In this episode, school leaders Kambar Khoshaba and Casey Roberts provide...

  3. 25 - The Impact of Neuroscience on Discipline: Featuring Jodi Place

    Neuroscience, the study of how the brain works and its impact on behavior and cognitive functions, provides such an amazing opportunity to finally understand some new ways to help kids as they struggle with misconduct. A student’s surface level behavior is really just communication to us on what...

  4. 24 - Social Learning, Modeling, & Influence

    Misconduct is going to happen whether we like it or not. Our response to those behaviors makes all the difference in the world. Let's rethink how kids learn by reviewing Social Learning Theory. Consider how effective the service model is when interacting with our students. There are different…

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  5. 23 - Beyond Discipline - From Compliance to Community: Featuring Alfie Kohn

    Every once in a while, it takes a radical approach to take down the most misguided educational traditions that we face in our work. Join Dr. Andy Jacks and education guru Alfie Kohn in an engaging discussion that breaks down some of ways to do just that in education as a whole and in school...

  6. 22 - What's the Hurry?

    A sense of urgency can be a good thing until it causes us to panic or make rash decisions. There is enormous pressure on teachers and administrators to solve discipline problems and immediately hand out consequences. Let's talk about a way to reframe this thinking with a few tips to be more...

  7. 21 - Riding the School Resource Officer Roller Coaster: Featuring Deputy Sheriff Adam Kelp

    When you think of a police officer in school, what comes to your mind? Scary situations and conflict? Well, it doesn't have to be that way! Listen how one school resource officer completely flipped that expectation into one of engagement, fun, and hope. In this episode, Deputy Sheriff Adam Kelp...

  8. 20 - Setups, Selfies, & Snakes - First Day Lesssons

    The first day of school was full of great lessons on leadership, organization, and ways to help our families, especially for schools that hadn't been full capacity until now due to Covid. Join Andy in a reflection of surprising moments that made him rethink his work and how to better support…

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  9. 19 - Don't You Dare Doubt Me!: Featuring Dr. Ryan Daniel

    Sometimes we're successful despite teachers, not because of them. In this episode, principal Dr. Ryan Daniel is sharing a unique story of a teacher doubting her ability, and then she has a chance to call her out later in life after becoming a principal. Teacher expectations are so important and...

  10. 18 - Creative Class Check-ins: Featuring Julie Whyte

    Asking kids how they feel at the beginning of class to learn of any issues that may be brewing or any emotional needs they may have is critical to better serving the whole child in learning. And that's what we really want, right? To focus on the child as a real person and not just a statistic.…

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  11. 17 - Arguing to Win Isn't Worth Losing Relationships

    Society and schools are full of heated discussion and passionate arguments. While these moments can be healthy and engaging, they can also lead to ruined relationships and emotional trauma. A few recent moments made me reflect on ways that we could be more thoughtful in how we disagree with…

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  12. 16 - Preventative Management and Discipline: Featuring Dr. John Gratto

    Great leadership must start with effective management, which can lead into preventative discipline, ultimately being more present to deal with issues before they become massive problems. In this podcast episode, I’m excited to talk with Dr. John Gratto, one of my former professors at Virginia…

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  13. 15 - Constructive, Not Critical: Featuring Jessica Cabeen

    In this episode, I'm bringing in author, speaker, and award-winning principal Jessica Cabeen. We're talking the ins and outs of classroom informal observations. What works, the challenges administrators and teachers face, and ways we can take these moments to the next level. If you are a teacher,...

  14. 14 - Breaking Down Tasks to Build Up Skills: Featuring Curt Slater

    "I don't even know what you are talking about!" In this episode, I'm bringing in my friend and discipline guru Curt Slater. We'll be discussing real situations and reflections. This isn't just an interview, it's a professional learning dialogue - and we'll be discussing leadership by wandering...

  15. 13 - Exclusion for Misbehavior & The Parable of the Prodigal Son

    Learn how the Parable of the Prodigal Son connects to school discipline and ultimately what we can learn from that to be more inclusive and restorative when kids misbehave. Bonus reflection on my spin around school in my new Razor tricycle this week. Follow me on social media at @_andyjacks. Read...

  16. 12 - Value All Students: 7 Tips for Challenging Kids

    The best strategies never go out of style and continue to find relevance over time. I wrote a blog post in 2015 that continues to remind me of the things we can do right now to help students improve behavior and feel valued in our school along the way. Read the blog post using this link below on…

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  17. 11 - Autism, Influences, & Work: Featuring Dr. Temple Grandin

    In this episode, I'm discussing school discipline with the autism guru Dr. Temple Grandin. This is real talk about how to help students with disabilities be successful in life, not just school. Topics include: (1) Considering alternative consequences (2) Understanding problems kids are going...

  18. 10 - Not Limiting Kids' "Unrealistic" Dreams: Featuring Steve Jacks

    In this episode, I'm bringing in my brother Steve Jacks, visual effects editor on the Star Wars Mandalorian series. We're talking real world connections in life, such as not limiting kids in their dreams, believing in them before maybe even they believe in themselves, and realizing the impact of...

  19. 9 - ADHD - Skills for Life, Not Just School: Featuring Elisha Bauss

    In this episode, I bring in Elisha Bauss to discuss her insight into ADHD as an educator, school leader, and parent. What does ADHD really mean for our students and how can we help kids help themselves for life, not just school? Join us as we discuss Jerry McGuire, Icebergs, Traffic Controllers,...

  20. 8 - ADHD - Fighting Information & Task Overload

    There are scientific reasons why we have difficulties staying focused and getting stuff done. In this episode, I'll be sharing a story of writing birthday cards for my staff and making connections to how many of our kids with ADHD struggle with unconscious influences. Its ok if we struggle.…

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  21. 7 - Subbing for Concurrent Teaching

    This episode is inspired by a recent tweet of mine that went viral showing appreciation for teachers having to do both in person and virtual teaching at the same time. The real, meaningful, and authentic experience of helping to substitute in the class taught me many lessons, but most of all was...

  22. 6 - Problem-Solving as the Main Character in the Story

    Solving other peoples problems is much easier than our own. As the main character in our own story, it's tough, but we need to develop ourselves so that we are better over time. In this episode, let's talk about how we can permanently reframe the problem solving process to be more effective and...

  23. 5 - Panicked or Prepared - Rethinking Fear

    Have you ever thought about what you are thinking about before stressful moments occur in your life? Join me as I discuss panic vs preparation and how that affects our well-being. Share your thoughts with me on social media @_andyjacks. #disciplinewin

  24. 4 - Tough Choices: Featuring Kip Lynk

    Our life and our work as leaders are full of tough choices. Join in real talk with school leader and professional learning expert Kip Lynk about how we can use practical strategies like backfilling our schedules, being purposeful in our planning, and empowering others along the way. Share your...

  25. 3 - Who's In Charge of Your Day?

    How do some people seem to get things done and look like that are in full control, even now in the midst of a chaos? It is possible and you can do this too. Let’s talk about how to clarify our priorities, set our agenda, and accomplish our goals. Listen in on a story about puzzles, a few...

  26. 2 - A Detour Doesn't Mean You're Lost

    Just because you take a detour doesn’t mean you’re lost. Some journeys take longer and are more challenging. But we can make it. In life and in the classroom, our perception of our ability to affect the journey is what really matters. This episode reflects on time I almost was lost at sea and a...

  27. 1 - The Problem with "Perfection"

    What is perfectionism, how does it impact our lives, and what can we do to reduce it for our work with kids? This episode includes real stories about time mismanagement, a golf analogy, and some thoughts how to improve for planning interventions. Share your thoughts with me on social media...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Discipline Win is a podcast on discipline to help improve ourselves and better support others. School discipline needs to be inclusive, relationships-focused, and strategic if we want students to be invested in their own progress and make real improvements. Share this journey of discovery as Dr. Andy Jacks, award-winning school principal, speaker, advocate, and author, breaks down best practices in school discipline, inclusive practices, learning, and leading. Get more at andyjacks.com such as templates and takeaways you can use right now in your school! #DisciplineWin

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