Run the Backpack Teacher Parent Guide

Run the Backpack: Teacher Parent Guide by Jim Young is a guide for young people, especially middle schoolers, to learn how to make good decisions and build trust through consistent, responsible behavior. The book introduces a simple decision-making process called "Zip It, Check It, Then Choose," which encourages pausing before reacting, evaluating choices through the CORE framework (Character, Obligation, Results, Equity), and then making the right decision.