School Reflections: Rethinking Our Approach Together

This episode explores the powerful mindset shift at the heart of Lost at School by Dr. Ross Greene: “Kids do well if they can.” We unpack what this really means in classrooms today and how it changes the way we respond to challenging behavior.It reflects on how moving from control to collaboration helps uncover lagging skills and unsolved problems. The conversation is grounded in Greene’s Collaborative & Proactive Solutions model, informed by Dr. Heather T. Forbes' trauma-responsive lens, and supported by John Hattie research on collective efficacy and teacher-student relationships.Whether you’re a teacher, support staff, or administrator, this episode offers a reflective pause to consider what behavior is really telling us and how we can respond with skill-building and connection.The Assessment of Lagging Skills and Unsolved Problems (ALSUP)

Unpacking Student Behavior & Proactive SolutionsThis podcast episode, part of an optional school-wide book club. Dr. Ross Greene's book, Lost at School, focuses on student behavior and effective interventions. This episode discuss how typical disciplinary approaches often fail because they don't address the underlying causes of student struggles. It highlights that recurring behavior patterns, such as aggression, refusal, and emotional outbursts, that point to unmet needs and lagging skills rather than intentional misbehavior. The hosts advocate for a shift from reactive punishment to proactive problem-solving, emphasizing the importance of strong teacher-student relationships and a collaborative, strategic approach within the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework. It encourages listeners to reflect on the root causes of student challenges to build essential coping skills."Kids do well if they can." Dr. Ross GreenLost at School Lives in the BalanceDr.Ross Green PodcastMTSS Framework