269. The Science of School Discipline: Featuring Nathan Maynard

Описание: What happens when discipline shifts from punishment to teaching?

In this important conversation, Joshua Stamper and Nathan Maynard unpack the ideas behind Nathan’s new book The Science of Discipline, exploring how schools can move from compliance-driven systems to accountable, trauma-informed practices that actually change behavior. Nathan shares what he has learned working with struggling schools in all 50 states, why generic consequences fail, and how to design clear, sustainable discipline frameworks that support educators while honoring each student’s uniqueness and neurodiversity.

About Nathan Maynard

Nathan Maynard is best known for translating complex human behavior into practical systems that educators can use under real-world pressure. He is a leading voice in the global movement to reimagine school discipline with 17 years experience working in complex learning environments. Through his writings and hands-on work across most of the US and 30+ countries, he helps educators with a question he has obsessively tried to solve: what actually makes discipline work in schools.

His work has influenced schools and systems worldwide, offering a clear alternative to fear-based models that no longer serve educators or society. He is the author of Science of Discipline, Hacking School Discipline, and the founder of Highfive- an award winning school discipline program. 

Nathan has worked with thousands of schools globally, opened up alternative school programming across the US, is a guest lecturer, and serves on the board for a non profit that does restorative prison re-entry programming. He is passionate about helping educators better understand their students and students to understand social norms, empathy, accountability, and feel a sense of belonging.

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The Language of Behavior is an essential guide for school leaders committed to transforming their school culture and addressing student behavior through a more compassionate, effective approach. Drawing on their extensive experience in education, Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper challenge outdated disciplinary practices and offer a clear, trauma-informed framework that empowers educators to interpret student behavior as a form of communication. Through three core tenets—Consider the Environment, Explore the Root Causes of Behavior, and Respond with Intentionality—this book equips leaders with actionable strategies to foster positive behavior, build stronger relationships, and cultivate a more supportive school climate.

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