Today our guest is Dr. Andre Stout, Principal at Truman Middle School in Tacoma, WA. We talk with Dr. Stout about building capacity rather than seeking buy-in to implement social & emotional learning with fidelity. He explains the distinction between capacity and buy-in, emphasizing the importance of staff truly possessing the capacity to effectively implement. Dr. Stout also shares how the use of student community circles has significantly improved the environment at Truman Middle School. These circles have fostered a sense of community and connection among students, contributing to the overall success at the school.   Learn More About CharacterStrong:  Join us at the 2024 CharacterStrong National Conference Access FREE MTSS Curriculum Samples Attend our next live product preview Visit the CharacterStrong Website   Dr. Andre Stout is the principal at Truman Middle School in Tacoma Washington. He has over 20 years of experience in education and the last 15 serving as an administrator.