Usable Knowledge "Modeling Takes Practice" How teachers prepare to step in to manage conflict or prevent bullying — while modeling empathy Posted March 1, 2017 By Usable Knowledge K-12 School Leadership Moral, Civic, and Ethical Education Teachers and Teaching Thabiti Brown is the head of school at Codman Academy, a public charter school in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood. Among the school's 10 core values, a central theme is the importance of mutual trust and respect — between teachers and students, between peers, and between young students and the older students who act as mentors. Here, Brown describes how his educators and staff members practice the ways in which they will model respectful dialogue, intervene to stop bullying, manage moments of conflict, and build trust with students. Usable Knowledge Connecting education research to practice — with timely insights for educators, families, and communities Explore All Articles Related Articles Usable Knowledge Anti-Muslim Bias Usable Knowledge Schoolwide SEL to Prevent Bullying Developing a school culture that prioritizes the social-emotional wellbeing of every student (and adult) Usable Knowledge Caring for the Whole Child A middle school drama teacher describes how she makes her classroom a safe harbor