Better Schools

Headlines decry low-test scores, loss of competitive talents against other countries, and the shortage of teachers. Schools and families often spend tons of money for scientifically untested interventions. Teachers feel beat up by news stories ranking their schools by test scores, and they feel helpless to make change. This makes the public fear for the future.

Successes often go unnoticed.

The scientists and practitioners at PAXIS know that millions of young people and thousands of schools are achieving, acting peaceful, making healthy choices, and experiencing well being everyday. These successes are the result of best practices and those best practices need to be more widely shared. It is a PAXIS mission to find these best practices and share them with the greater community. The PAXIS Simple Gifts Initiative (a collection of low-cost, no-cost, proven strategies like the Good Behavior Game being used in multiple states and communities) is an example of practices that can make a world of difference. These “Simple Gifts” are the kind strategies that schools from every type of community, cultural background, grade level or social class can use to make a world of difference.

Simple Gifts Initiative™
Reward & Reminder™