Jeremy Rubenstein

About Jeremy Rubenstein

Jeremy Rubenstein is an educator, producer, and social entrepreneur. He is the Creator of the award winning national touring Box Out Bullying assembly program which over one million students have experienced.

Posts by Jeremy Rubenstein:

Federal Commission on School Safety Releases Comprehensive Resource Guide for Keeping Students, Teachers Safe at School

27 Dec, 2018

After months of research, visiting successful programs around the nation, and receiving testimony from experts and concerned citizens, today the Federal Commission on School Safety (Commission) released a 177-page report detailing 93 best practices and policy recommendations for improving safety at schools across the country. Utilizing the information gathered, the Commission report offers a holistic […]

Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences

26 Nov, 2018

As a child interacts with the world, their experiences, both positive and negative, stimulate the brain. This causes the brain to form neural pathways, laying a foundation for lifelong cognitive and behavioral functioning. These video lessons will demonstrate how Adverse Childhood Experiences, ACE’s, as grouped by abuse, neglect, and household challenges when unchecked, can lead […]

The 4 Rules Of Handling Difficult Students

30 Oct, 2018

If you’re like most teachers, you’ve found that 80% of all misbehaviors in your classroom setting come from 20% of your students. If only those difficult students were all absent or pulled from class at the same time on the same day! Part of the fun with teaching is educating the whole student. And oftentimes […]

Improving Life Outcomes for Children with Mental Health Challenges

27 Jun, 2018

Improving Life Outcomes for Children with a History of Mental Health Challenges and Trauma The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announces the release of a new report, Helping Children and Youth Who Have Traumatic Experiences, which shows that nearly half of the nation’s children have experienced […]

How Schools Can Heal After Hate Speech

27 Jun, 2018

Restorative justice (RJ) has a lot of potential to help the school community heal after incidents of hate speech. RJ is commonly accepted as a theory of justice that can strengthen the community by fostering communication and empathy. If practiced with care and sensitivity, restorative justice can bring the community to a greater sense of […]

Week Of Respect

7 Jun, 2018

The first week of October is designated as The Week Of Respect throughout the state. Our Box Out Bullying troupes have made it a tradition since 2010 to travel to schools and school communities throughout New Jersey, bringing recognized and highly recommended Student Assemblies and Parent Workshops that empowers and entertains. Bullying is a very […]

Resources for Improving Adolescent Health

30 May, 2018

As part of Adolescent Health: Think, Act, Grow® (TAG), a national call to action, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services developed resources for youth-serving organizations, families, and youth. TAG Talks Video Series A series of videos featuring adolescent health experts accompanied by citations, resources, and discussion guides. Videos in the series include: “The […]

LaFargeville School to host “Box Out Bullying” assemblies

16 May, 2018

LAFARGEVILLE — The LaFargeville Central School District is carrying on its character education theme with a presentation of “Box Out Bullying” scheduled for tonight in the auditorium of the school, 20414 Sunrise Ave. “Box Out Bullying” is a national touring assembly program that identifies and addresses bullying behaviors, according to its website. LaFargeville Superintendent Travis […]

Box Out Bullying Comes To Woodland

28 Dec, 2017

Recently the Cameron County School District experienced Box Out Bullying. Through trials and tribulations, the comic duo used audience participation, improvisational comedy, and help from a specially constructed box to find the answer to stopping bullying. The show discussed a clear definition of bullying, a focus on prevention, and the difference between telling and tattling. The […]

Ten Tips for Homework Helpers

20 Dec, 2017

Excerpted from How to Help Your Child with Homework by Jeremy Rubenstein. Maintain two-way communication with your child. Don’t just lecture, Listen and respond to what your child has to say. When you respond, don’t plead or […]