Smoking is a deeply rooted habit that has permeated cultures worldwide for centuries. Despite your consciousness of the health risks linked to smoking, it persists as a prevalent issue, particularly for men. Feeling bound by this damaging habit is no uncommon scenario. If you’re grappling with this hefty burden, understand that breaking these ties is more than feasible. Stepping into the sphere of knowledge and tools that aim to facilitate …

Over the course of a year, The Gurian Institute, led by Dr. Michael Gurian, Dr. Glynetta Fletcher, and Eva Dwight, M.Ed., studied Crespi Carmelite High School in Encino, California. This study led to “Why Educate Them the Crespi Way?  Independent Analysis of Crespi’s Holistic Approach to Boys.” Crespi’s approach to boys is at the leading edge of holistic education.   For that reason, Crespi is a Gurian Institute Center for Educational …

Tim Wright, co-host of our Wonder of Parenting Podcast, has provided today’s guest blog post.   His newest young adult novel, “The Adventures of Toby Baxter–Book 2: Riverhome for the Holidays–has just been published.  We hope you enjoy this blog post about the book, and please keep Tim’s novels in mind as holiday gifts for middle schoolers…and adults who like to read a fun adventure! Now here’s more from Tim. “Ah, …

The Center, A Place of Hope has been at the leading edge of mental health work for more than 30 years.   A psychologist who has written 40 books in the field, Dr. Gregory Jantz is Co-Founder of The Center and our guest blogger today. In his guest post, he covers not only ghosting itself, but some of the science of dealing with rejection.  Thank you, Dr. Jantz, for this helpful …

It is with pleasure we welcome Deborah “Dakota” Hoyt into our Gurian Institute infrastructure as our new Managing Director.   As our director between 2012 and 2016, Dakota shepherded GI’s growth into ever widening spheres then she retired (or so she thought!), and now is back with us.   Her organizational skills are awesome and we are so glad to have her with us again. Please welcome Dakota into your GI-related PD …

What professional development is essential?  What PD improves teacher effectiveness and quality, leads to improved grades and test scores among students, and lowers discipline referrals across the board?  Is there evidence-based PD out there that links gender issues and racial equity?  Are you planning out PD days, as well as long term projects, to help with these issues this year? Gurian Institute professional development has been proven effective for more …

Dr. Glynetta Fletcher (Fletch) has written today’s blog post.   With more than twenty years in the Los Angeles Unified School District as teacher, principal, and administrator, she has a wealth of experience meeting the learning needs of all students.  With specialties in racial equity, diversity, and cultural sensitivity training as well, she is able to take her base experience into next level training and consulting for our time. To reach …