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Values to Action is a non-profit that is working to forge a society that works for everyone.

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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 13h
Have you checked your voter registration? Our latest A Nurturing Nation post offers a simple reminder: take a few minutes to make sure your registration is correct. Read & subscribe. snapt.io/iEKGn #Democracy #Voting #ANurturingNation
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Two Simple Things You Can Do to Help Save Our Democracy
The Supreme Court has temporarily allowed states to use an expanded federal database called SAVE to check voters’ citizenship.
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Can we disagree without losing our ability to listen? Our latest essay looks at “Listening to the City” and what thousands of New Yorkers demonstrated about deliberative democracy. Read & subscribe: snapt.io/VYpMe #Democracy #Community #ANurturingNation
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Freedom Is Not a State; It Is an Act
Are We Still Listening to Each Other?
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
What does it mean to practice freedom? Our latest A Nurturing Nation essay explores democracy as an ongoing act—one that requires participation, listening, and people willing to work together. Read & subscribe. snapt.io/SraCj #Freedom #Democracy #ANurturingNation
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Who benefits when the economy grows—and who gets left behind? Our latest essay explores this question through the experience of America’s working class and considers what a more broadly shared prosperity might require. Read & subscribe. snapt.io/IYmEC #WorkingFamilies #EconomicJustice
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
What happens when working people no longer feel heard by the institutions around them? Our latest essay examines the Democratic Party’s changing relationship with the working class—and what that history can teach us. Read & Subscribe for more. snapt.io/IYmEC #WorkingClass #EconomicOpportunity
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How the Democratic Party Abandoned the Working Class
Excerpts and Updates from Rebooting Capitalism: How We Can Forge a Society That Works for Everyone
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
💬 What would a child-centered society look like? Our latest essay explores what Supreme Court decisions mean for children, families, and the conditions they need to thrive. 📖 Read + subscribe: snapt.io/OScIp #NurturingNation #ChildWellbeing #HumanWellbeing #CommonGood
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The Supreme Court’s Harm to America’s Children
Thus far, we have published several essays about ways in which the Supreme Court has harmed the nation.
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
What happens when our institutions make it harder for children to thrive? The Supreme Court’s Harm to America’s Children examines the consequences. 📖 Read: snapt.io/NBnZn 💬 What responsibility do our institutions have to children? #NurturingNation #ChildWellbeing #SupremeCourt
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Radical reform means getting to the root of a problem. What would it look like to redesign our systems around human wellbeing and thriving communities? 📖 Read: snapt.io/eUpMp 💬 Where should we start? #NurturingNation #SystemsChange #HumanWellbeing #CommunityCare
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Values to Action is a BACB ACE Provider with CEUs designed to help behavior analysts broaden their knowledge & explore new applications of behavioral science. Prevention. Systems change. Public health. Education. Leadership. & more. www.valuestoaction.org/ceus #BehaviorAnalysis #BCBA #CEUs #BACB
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
America faces problems that can't always be solved with small adjustments. Our latest essay, The Need for Radical Reform, asks whether we need to rethink some of the systems shaping our lives. 📖 Read: snapt.io/AySqX 💬 What needs the biggest change? #RadicalReform #SocialChange
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The Need for Radical Reform
When cuts to SNAP threaten to leave children hungry, the response is obvious: protect SNAP.
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The common good requires more than individual success. It requires communities where people have the opportunity to thrive. Read Promote The General Welfare. 💬 What would make your community stronger? snapt.io/MnxNp #NurturingNation #CommunityWellbeing #CommonGood
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
What does “promote the general welfare” mean in the 21st century? Our latest essay explores why human wellbeing and thriving communities should be central to how we think about our nation's future. Read: snapt.io/ScDnN 💬 What does general welfare mean to you? #GeneralWelfare #HumanWellbeing
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Promote The General Welfare
How the Supreme Court Has Obstructed Action on Climate Change
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
"This is not a time to withdraw. It is a time to join with others." Become the citizen this moment requires. Registration is open. snapt.io/TAFXP Photo Vecteezy #ACT #PsychologicalFlexibility #MentalHealth #ValuesDriven #Belonging #CivicEngagement #StrongerTogether
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
What would a nation built around human wellbeing look like? Watch Toward A Nurturing Nation and explore a vision for a healthier, more connected America. 🎥 snapt.io/GKhPV 💬 What would you include in that vision? #NurturingNation #HumanWellbeing #HopeForAmerica
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
What kind of nation do we want to build together? Our latest essay, The Nation We Aspire To, offers a vision of an America built around human wellbeing, strong communities, shared responsibility, and hope. Read + subscribe: snapt.io/GqwOA #HopeForAmerica #CommonGood #CommunityCare #SocialChange
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The Nation We Aspire To
Bobby Kennedy and the Gross Domestic Product
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Less doomscrolling. More purposeful action. ACT for a Nurturing Nation teaches practical psychological skills you can begin using immediately. snapt.io/TAFXP #ACT #AcceptanceAndCommitmentTherapy #PsychologicalFlexibility #MentalHealth #Resilience #HopeInAction #ValuesDriven #StrongerTogether
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🎙️ Our newest podcast features Dr. Mark Van Ryzin on how cooperative learning builds stronger friendships, healthier classrooms, and prevents youth problems before they begin. Listen and subscribe: snapt.io/IANWj #CooperativeLearning #Education #PreventionScience #YouthWellbeing
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Mark Van Ryzin on Cooperative Learning, Peer Relationships, and Preventing Youth Problems Before They Start
Tony Biglan sits down with Mark Van Ryzin, Associate Research Professor at the University of Oregon and Research Scientist at the Oregon Research Institute, whose work explores how families, schools, ...
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Resettlement gets refugees medical exams and jobs. Almost no one helps them heal emotionally. A refugee women's group in Portland is changing that — rebuilding dignity, trust, and community through the SelfHelp+ program. snapt.io/vudck
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Restoring Hope, Dignity, and Community: Refugee Women’s Experience with SelfHelp+
By Chantal Nyota
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
One person alone can feel powerless. Communities acting together change history. Join people committed to building a more nurturing nation. snapt.io/TAFXP #ACT #PsychologicalFlexibility #MentalHealth #Resilience #Belonging #PreventionScience #StrongerTogether
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Values aren't goals you finish. They're directions you keep choosing. ACT for a Nurturing Nation helps you reconnect with what matters most. Join us. snapt.io/TAFXP #ACT #Values
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
What kind of leadership helps bring people together? Our newest essay, Remembering Bobby Kennedy, reflects on values of compassion, justice, and service—and why they still matter today. 📖 Read and subscribe: snapt.io/AyncO #NurturingNation #Leadership #CommunityCare #HopeForAmerica #CommonGood
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Remembering Bobby Kennedy
On June 6th, 1968, my birthday, I awoke to the news that Robert Kennedy had died.
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
JFK: ask not what your country can do for you. New essay from Steven Kelder: ask not what the health/education system can do for your kid — ask what you're doing to sustain the nurturing environment every child needs. Civic obligation as a child health issue 👇 snapt.io/WEZAq
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Ask Not: Why Civic Obligation Is a Child Health Issue
By Steven H Kelder, PhD, MPH
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
You don't have to choose between caring deeply and protecting your wellbeing. Psychological flexibility helps us do both. Join ACT for a Nurturing Nation. Registration: snapt.io/TAFXP #ACT #MentalHealth #Hope #ValuesDriven #StrongerTogether #Resilience #HopeInAction
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
🎙️ Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Steven C. Hayes explores psychological flexibility and how it helps us take meaningful action—even during difficult times. Listen and subscribe: snapt.io/kfKXN 💬 What value keeps you moving forward? #PsychologicalFlexibility #ACT
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Dr. Steven C Hayes and the Role of Psychological Flexibility to Promote Prosocial Action, Part 2
Tony Biglan and Alison Szarko sit down with Steve Hayes, a Foundation Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno and a co-originator of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and the b...
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
When the news leaves you discouraged, it's easy to withdraw. But our communities need people who can stay connected to what matters—even when it's hard. ACT for a Nurturing Nation teaches practical skills for doing exactly that. Register today: snapt.io/ZJVlm #PsychologicalFlexibility #ACT
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Rachel Maddow focused on the latest death involving ICE & reviewed a disturbing pattern: people have been beaten or killed, and yet ICE agents involved in these incidents have rarely been prosecuted. Another point: the growing number of demonstrations in response to ICE actions can make a difference
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Demonstrate! Last night, Rachel Maddow (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dox0UdqpX38) focused on the latest death involving ICE and reviewed a disturbing pattern: people have been beaten or killed, an...
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Our newest essay, Voices for Reform, explores how respectful conversations can help strengthen our communities and shape a better future. 📖 Read and subscribe: snapt.io/zgAFt 💬 What topic do you think deserves more thoughtful public conversation? #VoicesForReform #CommunityCare #Hope #Democracy
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
What if our greatest strength wasn't power, but compassion? 🗽It's time to build a nurturing nation centered on collective care. Read the essay on Substack: 🔗 anurturingnation.substack.com/p/a-nurturin... #ANurturingNation #CompassionOverPower #SubstackWriters #ESBFlag #EmpireStateMeme
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Feeling discouraged by the state of the country? Our newest podcast episode with Dr. Steven C. Hayes explores how psychological flexibility can help us respond with resilience, purpose, and compassion. 🎧 Listen and subscribe: snapt.io/SQSEE #PsychologicalFlexibility #MentalHealth #ACT
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Dr. Steven C Hayes and the Role of Psychological Flexibility to Promote Prosocial Action, Part 1
Tony Biglan and Alison Szarko sit down with Steve Hayes, a Foundation Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno and a co-originator of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and the b...
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Can patriotism bring us together instead of driving us apart? Our newest essay explores a vision of patriotism centered on caring for one another and building communities where everyone can thrive. 📖 Read and subscribe: snapt.io/mCAxY #Patriotism #CommunityCare #HopeForAmerica #Democracy
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
AI is changing our world—but who should it serve? This essay explores how we can move from profit-maximizing AI to AI designed to strengthen people, families & communities. Read & subscribe: snapt.io/cUyLv 💬 How would you like AI to improve your community? #ResponsibleAI #ArtificialIntelligence
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From Profit Maximization to Nurturance
A Framework for Prosocial Artificial Intelligence
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
🎙️ Our newest podcast episode features Dr. Diana Fishbein discussing prevention science, child wellbeing, and why America needs a "Decade of the Child." Listen and subscribe: snapt.io/EGFOy 💬 What would make the biggest difference for children in your community? #PreventionScience #ChildWellbeing
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
🎧 The Nurture Effect Podcast has launched! Our first episode explores justice, democracy, & constitutional governance with Stuart Ford. It's a conversation about where we are—and where we could go as a nation.What gives you hope for America's future? Listen & subscribe! #Democracy #Justice #Hope
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Stuart Ford on Justice, Democracy, and the Future of Constitutional Governance
Tony Biglan sits down with Stuart Ford, Professor of Law at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law and a scholar of constitutional law, international criminal law, and human rights.
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
How should courts interpret the Constitution in a way that strengthens our communities & promotes human wellbeing? Our latest article offers a pragmatic framework for judicial decision-making & invites a different conversation about justice. Read & subscribe snapt.io/WXlBD #Constitution #Democracy
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Healthy communities depend on people feeling heard, represented, and connected. Our newest post explores the implications of changes to voting rights protections and why civic participation matters for a thriving society. Read + subscribe: snapt.io/qvmLZ #VotingRights #Democracy #CivicParticipation
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The Supreme Court Overturns the Voting Rights Act
Last week’s essay documented the way that Supreme Court decisions have undermined the justice that preamble to the constitution promised us.
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
A healthy society depends on institutions that protect people—not just power. Our newest post examines what the Supreme Court may have lost sight of when it comes to establishing justice and supporting human wellbeing. Read + subscribe: snapt.io/omQqo #Justice #Democracy #SystemsChange
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Establish Justice
What the Supreme Court Has Forgotten
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Why are so many health outcomes worsening while profits rise? Our newest post looks at how corporate incentives can undermine the health of Americans—and how we can build something better. Read + subscribe: snapt.io/ZuGKN #PublicHealth #SystemsChange #HealthEquity #CorporateAccountability
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Corporate Profits and the Health of Americans
A man with a serious heart condition is told he needs a procedure.
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
What if rebuilding the middle class started at the community level? Our newest post looks at how local systems shape opportunity—and how we can create real change from the ground up. Read, like, comment, and share: snapt.io/MoGFe Subscribe for more: #CommunityChange #EconomicJustice #SystemsChange
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Rebuilding the Middle Class Starts in Our Communities
In our last essay, we described how current economic policies have undermined the well-being of American families.
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Why are so many American families struggling right now? It’s bigger than individual choices—it’s about systems that shape our lives. Our latest post explores the devastation of American families and how we can build something better. Read + subscribe #SystemsChange #Prevention #SocialJustice
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The Devastation of American Families
Several years ago, Nicholas Kristof told the story of an American couple facing a terrible choice.
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
What would it take to build a society organized around care, wellbeing, and human potential? A Nurturing Nation is a new initiative exploring exactly that—through evidence, policy, and collective action. Start here: snapt.io/nurse Subscribe to stay connected and help shape what comes next.
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
This Giving Tuesday, we’re asking for your support to help build more nurturing, compassionate communities across the country. Every contribution helps us keep expand our reach, and power projects that bring people together. Donate Today www.valuestoaction.org/year-end-giv... #GivingTuesday
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Senator Elissa Slotkin @slotkin.senate.gov · 20/11/2025
Earlier this morning, President Trump threatened me and a group of service and veteran Members of Congress with arrest, trial, and death by hanging. Here’s my response:
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
NEW BCBA CEU - Family Wellbeing: This course examines how nurturing families lead to productive lives and how poverty creates risk factors. It reviews systemic inequities and evidence-based family programs like Nurse-Family Partnership and Triple P. View all of our CEUs: www.valuestoaction.org/ceus
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Family Wellbeing
This course examines how nurturing families lead to productive lives and how poverty creates risk factors. It reviews systemic inequities and evidence-based family programs like Nurse-Family Partnersh...
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
The debate around economic systems is heating up. Rebooting Capitalism offers a thoughtful, research-backed proposal for evolving our economy to prioritize collective well-being and long-term sustainability. Dive in and share your take! snapt.io/Gepxp #SystemChange #WellbeingEconomy Video: Vectzeey
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Anthony Biglan's "The Nurture Effect" shines a light on how we can intentionally design better societies. It's about building upstream prevention and fostering nurturing environments. What are your thoughts? snapt.io/CUHnJ #SocialScience #CommunityDevelopment #Prevention Image: Vectzeey
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Every child deserves a chance to thrive. Values to Action proudly supports @NPSCscience’s #DecadeOfTheChild—uniting policy, science & compassion to make children’s well-being a global priority. 🌍 Learn more: www.npscoalition.org/projects/dec... #ValuesToAction #PreventionScience
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Decade of the Child | NPSC
Our nation is failing its children. We need unprecedented mobilization—a comprehensive, coordinated strategy to prioritize the health and wellbeing of every child in America. We call on policymakers t...
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
“Broken government” is a myth. The truth? It’s been reshaped by corporate interests to serve profits—not people. 📚 Rebooting Capitalism maps the history—and the way forward. snapt.io/bGoeY
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
New BCBA CEU Course: The PAX Learning System snapt.io/zcjbB Explore PAX Good Behavior Game®, a proven classroom management system rooted in behavioral science and Relational Frame Theory. Learn how its evidence-based tools foster prosocial behavior, self-regulation, and better learning outcomes.
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
RIP Dr. Jane Goodall
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Values to Action @v2action.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Children are paying for political agendas. “Children Under Siege” shows how cutting government programs damages health, education, and opportunity. Read it. Share it. Act. 📄 snapt.io/renjK #ChildrenFirst #PolicyMatters
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