As a foster parent, or parent in general it is often hard to decide where the line between having good boundaries begins and empathy ends. Often, kidos come to us having experienced horrendous abuse, much of which is unimaginable. However,…
Every educator that teaches Language Arts or English in the United States is familiar with the push to implement the Science or Reading in the current classroom. But what is the Science of Reading and how does it stack up?…
As a middle schooler in the 1990s I was often greeted at lunch time by my favorite lunch lady with a carton of chocolate milk, and the best peanut and honey sandwich. To this day I can still see her…
It was the first day of seventh grade and I hid behind a palm tree that barely concealed me while I waited for the bus. Like every day of school, I showed up in a pair of clean, but well…
To oversimplify it, most children are motivated by a longing for approval and connection. In early childhood they seek the approval of parents and other caregivers and the relationships they have with this people drive their motivations. They are also…
Anyone who has spent any time with kids knows that they have a sweet tooth and crave those sweet and salty snacks. But what if your child is stealing from others to fill that craving or you keep finding stashes…
I remember my first year teaching. Armed with educational theory from the likes of Piaget, Skinner, and a basic understanding of Blooms I felt confident that I understood the basic premise of what motivated kids. Armed with comfy corners, snacks…
Rise has just applied to the NATO PUBLIC DIPLOMACY DIVISION CO-SPONSORSHIP GRANTS 2025, for funding to develop content around resilience for military families and to develop its content and community to support individuals who have experienced domestic violence. Check back…
RISE is s non-profit organization run by volunteers. It was founded in 2024 in Nebraska, USA. All members, board included are volunteers. RISE currently has no organizational affiliations with other organizations. Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they have…
