Thomas - Education & Software Author

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Thomas W

18 posts

Explore blog posts by Thomas, a content expert at Minga, sharing practical insights on improving school culture, student behavior, and campus management. Get real-world strategies for K-12 educators and administrators.

The Real Cost of Classroom Disruptions

Thomas W

My Class

A missed hallway check-in. A behavior flag that goes unlogged. A teacher so buried in tabs that an early warning is missed. These aren’t just workflow glitches. They’re lost learning and instruction moments – and they add up fast. In…

Too Many Tabs, Too Little Time.

Thomas W

My Class

Twelve tabs open. Four platforms logged in. And that’s just to take attendance and check homework If you lead a school, this probably isn’t the first time you’ve heard something like this. And if you’re honest, you’ve probably felt it…

Five Ways High-Performing Schools Use Behavior Data to Help Students Succeed

Thomas W

PBIS and Behavior Tracking, uncategorized

In high-functioning schools, success is never accidental—it’s designed. Systems that promote structure, reinforce expectations, and support students consistently are the foundation. One of the most powerful tools in this system? Behavior data. Used intentionally, behavior data becomes more than a…

Meet with Minga at DASA 2025

Thomas W

Events

Join Minga at DASA from July 25-27 in Boca Raton, Florida From July 25–27, 2025, The Dade Association of School Administrators will host DASA 2025: Legacy, a premier event for Miami-Dade’s educational leaders. This conference offers a platform for professional…

Minga’s Commitment to Empowering Schools Across Texas

Thomas W

School Culture and Student Engagement

Texas schools face a wide range of challenges—from managing large campuses and improving instructional time to addressing disruptive behaviors and ensuring campus safety. At Minga, we’re committed to helping schools overcome these issues through a unified, all-in-one campus management solution.…

Unlocking Behavior & Flex Success in Texas: Minga at TASSP 2025

Thomas W

FlexTime, PBIS and Behavior Tracking

Last week, the Minga team had the privilege of attending the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) Summer Workshop, held June 18–20 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas. The event brought together thousands of dedicated educators and administrators from…

The Top Uses of Flex Periods in Schools

Thomas W

FlexTime

Flex periods are transforming the school day by providing students with the space to receive personalized support, engage in meaningful enrichment activities, and prepare for life beyond the classroom. In today’s educational landscape, flex periods serve as a powerful tool…

Rethinking the School Day: How Flex Periods Are Transforming Student Support and Engagement

Thomas W

FlexTime

In an education system increasingly challenged to meet the needs of diverse learners, one innovation is quietly redefining how schools think about time: the flex period. This isn’t just a minor tweak to the bell schedule—it’s a structural and cultural…

From ‘Wild West’ to Organized with Minga’s FlexTime

Thomas W

FlexTime

At Minga, we hear it all the time—before Minga, school staff are stuck putting out daily fires. And over time? Those quick fixes turn into clunky, manual processes that everyone just learns to live with. One area where this shows…

Why Settle for Just a Hall Pass? How Minga Delivers More for Less

Thomas W

Campus Management Platform, Digital Hall Pass

Going Beyond the Hall Pass Digital hall passes have become the norm for managing student movement, but is that really enough? Tracking when a student leaves class is useful, sure—but does it actually solve the route problem? Schools don’t just…