De-escalation for Adults First: How MYcroSchool Staff Stay Steady When Students Aren’t In a MYcroSchool, you can do everything “right” and still face moments that feel intense. A student shuts down. A conflict erupts. A tone escalates fast. A classroom moment turns into a hallway moment. And because many of our 7th–12th grade At‑Promise students […]
Boundaries aren’t a lack of compassion—they’re what make compassion sustainable. Here are practical, trauma-informed ways MYcroSchool staff can set clear limits, reduce power struggles, and build trust with At‑Promise students while protecting their own energy.