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Why we love our SEL tools

eSchool News

When we first started using Kickboard , we wondered if our high schoolers would care about things like character traits. With Kickboard, they actually do. They care a great deal about what their balance is and where they stand in Kickboard. But with Kickboard, students care, which helps these traits become intrinsic.

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How our high-poverty school reduced suspensions by 97%

eSchool News

When we arrived at Betty Best Elementary in Houston in the summer of 2014 and dug into the school’s data, we saw there were 627 office referrals during the previous year. Take a positive approach to classroom management. Following the CHAMPS strategies, we established behavior expectations for every classroom activity and transition.

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Guide covers how to improve school culture

eSchool News

To help school and district leaders create a more positive culture and kickstart their journey toward improved school performance, Kickboard has published a new how-to guide titled, “ Quick School Culture Tips for School & District Leaders.”. One example comes from Lowery Elementary School in Donaldsonville, La.

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The Business of Education Technology

Hack Education

Jen Medbery stepped down as CEO of Kickboard. According to Edsurge , changes to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act will soon be another “ win for ed-tech vendors.” ” The “war” extends beyond the productivity suite of tech tools and it extends beyond operating system in the classroom.