How pet therapy boosts our students’ well-being
SEL is a major part of what happens inside the classroom as schools strive to ensure the mental health and well-being of students and teachers.
How pet therapy boosts our students’ well-being
Pet therapy offers educators a way to reach different students and different populations at one time, imparting key SEL benefits
How parents and teachers can help in the battle against bullies
Bullying is not exclusive to schools and school-age kids, but is something parents and educators must address
SEL implementation soars across U.S.
New findings also show educators who instruct their students in SEL are more likely to report higher student interest and more positive climates
Simple steps to navigate difficult classroom discussions
Teachers never know when an awkward or uncomfortable topic will arise--and how they respond to those conversations impacts student growth
To boost teacher morale, reimagine the teacher role
States and districts can improve teacher hiring and retention and better meet students' needs with innovative staffing models
How students are managing back-to-school-stress
Students' most common stressors include homework, studying for tests, and writing papers or essays
The joy of teaching and educator well-being
Using practical strategies to find joy can help educators maintain their love of teaching
4 key findings on student engagement
A look at student engagement offers deeper insight into what engages, inspires, and builds confidence in students and educators
From burnout to balance: How AI could transform teaching
AI can help teachers spend more time doing the things that made them want to become educators in the first place
10 tips to protect youth well-being online
Federal recommendations underscore the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to address the ongoing youth mental health crisis
School leaders of color face high levels of burnout–here’s what they need to thrive
Emboldening resilient leaders of color without creating systems that support their advancement is a recipe for burnout
School sensory spaces are for everyone
Thoughtfully designed spaces support emotional self-regulation for students and teachers, whether they need to sit quietly or get some wiggles out
9 ways to honor diversity and cultivate safe learning spaces
Embracing diversity ensures that all students feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed
5 ways to restore your passion for teaching
Summer offers an opportune time to recharge and avoid adding to educator burnout
Teachers’ job stress has improved to pre-pandemic levels–they’re still pretty stressed out
School districts around the country continue to grapple with high turnover and staffing shortages in key areas
Putting the “social” back into SEL–and why it matters now
Implementing SEL with a priority on social aspects can contribute greatly to creating a greater sense of belonging for students
Innovative solutions to meet diverse student needs
An educator and former superintendent details the importance of teletherapy and embracing tech-based solutions in schools
It takes a village to protect students’ well-being in the digital age
Protecting and educating our children is not just a school problem--it’s a societal problem
3 tips to combat chronic absenteeism in high schools
Chronic absenteeism rates are highest in high school, with approximately one in three students missing at least 10 percent of their school days
Trauma-informed teaching strategies can benefit all students
Reaching students who’ve experienced trauma requires education, patience, compassion, and creativity
How this school social worker helps students inside and outside of the classroom
It's critical to advocate for and enhance the voices of students and families to make sure they have all of the academic and non-academic support needed
Taking stock of student mental health
Assessing how and when students are forming foundations for mental health is a good starting point in building out mental health literacy in schools
Amid burnout, teachers are ready to embrace AI
New data examines the state of teacher well-being in the U.S. and how the profession has changed in the year of AI
Friday 5: Teacher stress
Teacher stress has reached overwhelming levels now that schools are back to near-normal after the pandemic
Student success is impacted by issues outside of school, survey finds
Survey of K–12 and higher education instructors provides insight into the obstacles students face and the role of technology in helping teachers adapt
Using universal screening to improve student well-being
Mental well-being was a problem long before Covid--here's how we can continue nurturing it
Motivating students using the Self-Determination Theory
Prioritizing students’ intrinsic motivation and psychological well-being helps reignite their passion for learning and empowers students to thrive
How bullying contributes to K-12 student absenteeism
Negative outcomes are documented for attendance and academic achievement, as measured by GPA and standardized assessments
Science-backed scalable tools improve student mental health
Equipping school decision-makers with research-based, cost-effective student mental health solutions empowers their ability to address challenges effectively
Student mental health is still suffering–how should we address it?
The key to supporting school systems, and students, is to harness the power of culturally-competent and age-appropriate solutions
An alarming number of educators are jumping ship
Survey data shows more than half of respondents report burnout--nearly 10 percent more than professionals in other industries
Key strategies for education leaders to boost morale
Employee well-being is critical—here are steps to take to ensure your faculty members feel supported
How 5 educators approach SEL
SEL skills are paramount for students now, and in the future--here's how educators are integrating SEL skills into their schools
How data empowers our district to align teaching with student needs
Teachers can model responsible decision making, positive relationship building and other important SEL skills in everyday interactions
Prediction: All schools will embrace sensory spaces
Initially developed as havens for individuals with severe sensory processing challenges, these spaces have found their place in mainstream education
Sensory spaces may help support all students
As educators stress the importance of social and emotional learning, more are adopting sensory spaces to help support self-regulation for all students
New research paints an alarming picture of crises facing rural students
Rural schools and students often seem invisible because many policymakers lack personal experience in rural schools
5 strategies to reduce teacher stress and improve retention
Reducing the stress that teachers face is critical in helping them achieve success and ensuring teachers remain in their positions
Can team teaching break the constraints of conventional schooling?
Increasing teacher burnout, coupled with the increasing pressures on those who remain, is a problem we can’t afford to ignore
Empowering staff and students with a sense of belonging
The relationships we cultivate with students and staff members are the most powerful tool we have to create the sense of belonging
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