The Professional Development Administrators Actually Need to Support a Soft Skills Program

The Professional Development Administrators Actually Need to Support a Soft Skills Program

The Professional Development Administrators Actually Need to Support a Soft Skills ProgramRob Heller
Published on: 04/08/2026

Most PD around soft skills is built for teachers, not the administrator who has to approve, fund, and defend it to a board. Here's what admin-level PD should actually cover.

How to Teach Soft Skills
The D.O.S.E. Framework: What Every School Should Know About Student Brain Chemistry

The D.O.S.E. Framework: What Every School Should Know About Student Brain Chemistry

The D.O.S.E. Framework: What Every School Should Know About Student Brain ChemistryRob Heller
Published on: 08/07/2026

Dopamine. Oxytocin. Serotonin. Endorphins. These four chemicals determine how students feel — and the phone-based world is hijacking all four. Here's what every school should know.

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How to Get Administrator and Board Buy-In for a Life Skills Program

How to Get Administrator and Board Buy-In for a Life Skills Program

How to Get Administrator and Board Buy-In for a Life Skills ProgramRob Heller
Published on: 07/07/2026

The biggest barrier to implementing soft skills programming isn't resources or scheduling — it's alignment. This practical guide covers what to say, what data to bring, and how to structure the ask.

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Soft Skills vs. Hard Skills: The Distinction That's Holding Schools Back

Soft Skills vs. Hard Skills: The Distinction That's Holding Schools Back

Soft Skills vs. Hard Skills: The Distinction That's Holding Schools BackRob Heller
Published on: 06/07/2026

The soft vs. hard framing has done more damage than good. Here is the distinction that actually matters for schools, and what a balanced curriculum looks like.

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