Screen-free students: How Spokane Public Schools is helping kids engage in real life
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.
Screen-free students: How Spokane Public Schools is helping kids engage in real life
In just two short years, the district has seen attendance increase, student wellness improve, and dependence on smartphones diminish
They aren’t bad kids–they just don’t know they’re good kids yet
If a child believes they are bad, they’ll likely act that way because that’s the role they think they’re supposed to play
Student mental health needs grow as challenges persist
A new report highlights urgent student mental health trends and provides evidence-based solutions for strengthening school services
I offer free online therapy to teens. Here’s what I’m seeing–and why it matters
Teens need a space to explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and build resilience
A free mental health navigator targets student well-being
The web-based resource is for K-12 administrators and educators looking to augment their students' mental health support with digital products
3 ways to connect to students and inspire their learning
Establishing meaningful human connections with students leads to inspired learning and deeper student engagement
AI and teacher burnout: Can technology really help?
AI has the potential to alleviate burnout and improve the teaching experience, but only if used thoughtfully as a tool
Better pay, benefits can boost teacher retention
Sixty-five percent of teachers nationally reported taking on extra work, such as coaching athletics or serving as department chair--but not all are paid for this work
Why SEL must be part of the chronic absenteeism solution
Social-emotional learning programs provide a time-tested and effective solution for improving multiple educational outcomes
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
