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The Language of Behavior with Charle Peck and Josh Stamper

My guests Charle Peck and Josh Stamper are co-authors of The Language of Behavior: A Framework to Elevate Student Success, winner of the 2025 Firebird Educational Book Award.

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Like our last episode with Dr. Bill Penuel, co-author of Creating Compassionate Change in School Communities, this book also refers to a compassionate approach to school culture and student behavior.

Discussing student behavior as a form of communication

Trauma-informed framework, 3 core tenets: Consider the Environment, Explore the Root Causes of Behavior, Respond with Intentionality

How improving student…

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