Category: PAXISInTheNews

NSW Department of Education has introduced the internationally-recognised PAX Good Behaviour Game (PAX GBG) to our students, families and school communities. CONTINUED

Peace, productivity, health and happiness. According to members of the Moses Lake Community Coalition, a group of stakeholders focusing on mental health and youth substance abuse, these values are more important than ever before. CONTINUED

NSW public schools are introducing an in-class behaviour game that has been shown to decrease aggression, increase students’ test scores and their chances of going to university, and make them less likely to smoke, drink or use drugs. CONTINUED

Tennerton Elementary School students, teachers and volunteers were in the limelight Tuesday as they were recognized and received Upshur Stars for their many accomplishments. TES Principal Tristen Gray introduced BOE members and attendees to the Upshur Stars from his school. CONTINUED

In today’s world of extreme partisan politics, a world-wide health pandemic and a glut of negativity, some positive reinforcement and a dose of kindness can make a significant difference. CONTINUED

While student attendance rates in West Virginia’s schools has been a problem for years, the West Virginia Department of Education is looking at the problem of high rates of teacher absenteeism in some counties. CONTINUED

With the uncertainty surrounding the school year and pandemic, many families are left wondering how to best structure and balance schoolwork, avoid conflicts about new routines, or may be looking to improve efficiency of routines within the home. One resource that offers concrete suggestions for families are PAX Tools workshops. CONTINUED

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“One of the best things about PAX is that many of the kernels (teaching tools) can be used at home or in a virtual or socially distanced learning environment.” CONTINUED

“The most important, and probably the most glaring success we have had so far is our reduction in discipline referrals.” CONTINUED