BARR Center

Educator voice matters. “I notice myself seeing students in a different light. It helps to talk about students with other teachers and get their input.” Collaboration changes how we support students — and it’s at the heart of BARR. 🌟

BARR in the news! 📰 A new article highlights how schools in Divide County, ND are using the BARR Model to bring more human-centered learning into classrooms — strengthening relationships & supporting students more effectively. Read more: journalnd.com/articles/homep…

“BARR structures are creating an environment where it’s easy to learn and our students want to learn…” When schools invest in relationships & belonging, students don’t just learn — they thrive. 💫 Learn more at barrcenter.org

Some kindness to brighten your day from Manchester Elementary. 🌈 A schoolwide display of U-Time highlights acts of kindness across the community with each grade level represented by a different color. Small moments. Big impact. Learn more: barrcenter.org

One month until the 2026 BARR National Conference! Join educators & leaders from across the country for: 🎤 Inspiring keynotes 💡 Practical breakout sessions 🤝 Powerful networking 🎶 Student performances Register now → barrcenter.org/barr-national-…

The March BARR Newsletter is live! Inside: school stories, community updates, and examples of how relationships and real-time insight are supporting students across BARR schools. 📩 Click to read the full newsletter: mailchi.mp/barrcenter/you…

Congrats to Cody Middle School (WY) on wrapping up BARR implementation training! Weekly I-Times are already underway — and educators are seeing strong student buy-in right from the start. Excited to partner with this team this year!

3rd graders at Hagan Elementary explored their strengths through a Character Strengths Scavenger Hunt! 🌟 Students discovered classmates who shared their strengths — and those with different ones — building appreciation for what everyone brings to the community.

Students are taking the stage at the 2026 BARR National Conference! From choirs and marching bands to dance, theater, and floral design, talented students from BARR schools across the country will help bring the conference to life. 🌟 Learn more: barrcenter.org/barr-national-…

Our website just got a refresh! 🌟 Explore the updated BARR Center site with improved navigation and easier access to resources, research, school stories, and conference info. Take a look: barrcenter.org

A touching moment began the lesson as students sang along to a song together. 🎶 4th graders at Badlands Elementary (ND) explored “The Power of Words” during U-Time — reflecting on how language impacts others and how relationships can be repaired. This is BARR in action! 🌟

Thank you to Snowy Range Academy for hosting leaders from @EdCommission (ECS) to see BARR in action! We were honored to welcome ECS President José Muñoz and excited he’ll be speaking at the 2026 BARR National Conference this April. Great work, Snowy Range team! 👏

Big celebrations at Mt. Vernon Elementary! 🎉 With weekly assemblies & monthly attendance rewards, this 80-student school is seeing 97% attendance in many grades. Recognition, connection, and community truly make a difference.

Evidence matters in education. 📊 We’re excited to welcome Dr. Hans Bos (AIR) & Dr. Beth Boulay (Brown University) to the 2026 BARR National Conference! Two leading experts in education research who have helped document the impact of the BARR Model. 👉 barrcenter.org/events/barr-na…

See how at the 2026 BARR National Conference. ⭐ Join educators, school leaders, and partners from across the country to explore how relationships and data strengthen school culture and support every student. 🔗 Learn more & register now: barrcenter.org/events/barr-na…

State leaders visited schools in Fargo and West Fargo to see BARR in action! Rep. Jim Jonas, Rep. Austen Schauer, and Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden experienced how BARR supports students every day. Bridging policy & practice matters.

BARR in the news! 🗞️ Cullman City Schools were recently featured for rolling out the BARR Model to support whole-student success. Watch the full segment here: youtube.com/watch?v=3ch42b…

Maine educators, parents, and a student recently testified to the legislature sharing how data and relationships are helping students thrive.When policymakers hear directly from schools about what’s working, real change becomes possible. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=xMTnop…

We’re honored to welcome former Governors Chet Culver, Jim Douglas, & Bob Wise to the 2026 BARR National Conference. When state leaders and educators learn together, real change happens. 🔗 Learn more and register now: barrcenter.org/events/barr-na…

At Dirigo HS, I-Times are strengthening relationships and surfacing real-time insight about students. Intentional relationship-building that’s informed by real-time data creates the conditions for students to be known & supported.