Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

This S.C. district leader made student safety and mental health a top focus during COVID

September 27, 2021 by Laura Ascione

The eSchool Media K-12 Hero Awards, sponsored by Trox, highlights inspiring examples of education during the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, and that means educators across the globe are still finding inventive and innovative ways to support and teach students in classrooms,…

How any educator can create resilience in traumatized students

September 24, 2021 by Kim Fischer, Vice President of Communication, Waterford.org

Teachers and school leaders can play a life-changing role by helping create positive childhood experiences for the children in their care

Positive experiences can be life-changing for a child. In a previous installment of this series, I shared how positive experiences with teachers throughout my childhood helped counteract some…

Addressing trauma as students return to the classroom

September 23, 2021 by Jenni Torres, Senior Vice President of Curriculum and Instruction, Waterford.org

School has always been a safe place for children going through trauma at home, and after a year at home, that role will be even more vital.

We've all been through a traumatic experience in the last year. In a typical year, school is the only safe place for many students, and it is often…

How to overcome trauma through kindness

September 22, 2021 by Kim Fischer, Vice President of Communication, Waterford.org

As a result of the pandemic, many students faced ACEs or additional trauma without school, the only safe place for some—a teacher’s commitment can help many students stay on track

Mrs. Reavis was more than just my 5th-grade teacher. She was a lifeline. I always knew her persevering belief in me made a difference in my life, but…

From Katrina to COVID: Kids heal in communities

September 21, 2021 by Jenni Torres, Vice President of Curriculum, Waterford.org

An educator reflects on her experiences following Hurricane Katrina and how they can shed light on healing students dealing with COVID-related trauma

Some moments in life are unforgettable. For me, the experience of evacuating from New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina with my two young children and pup is one of…

How 5 student entrepreneurs built a mental health tool for their peers

September 20, 2021 by Mihir C., Priscilla S., Gibby H., Kate M., and Kathleen B., Founders, Communal Mind

COVID led to an increase in student mental health struggles—but this group of students banded together to help their fellow students

In 2020, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing reported that one in six children under the age of 18 experiences a mental health disorder each year. The pandemic…

Student-centered learning lessons from the Future Ready Library Summit

September 14, 2021 by Britten Follett

As students return to the classroom, school librarians understand the importance of student-centered learning and social-emotional support

As students across the country began heading back to classrooms, a couple hundred library leaders participated in one of this summer’s Future Ready Library Summits. The guiding principle…

Building student resilience yields positive mental health behaviors

September 8, 2021 by Paul LeBuffe

Enhancing student resilience is a natural outcome of a high-quality education--and positive patterns and behaviors are a result

There is an oft-cited parable in children’s mental health about two individuals fishing on the banks of a river. In the midst of their outing, they notice a…

Creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ students through telehealth

August 24, 2021 by Michael Fu, MD, National Director of Behavioral Health, Hazel Health

Students who are at higher risk for mental health concerns--including LGBTQ+ students--should have equitable access to confidential healthcare

Equitable access to physical and mental healthcare should be a human right. This access is especially critical for LGBTQ+ students.

9 social-emotional learning tips to take into this school year

August 23, 2021 by Lauren Jackson, Instructional Coach, BetterLesson

The pandemic forced educators across the globe to innovate and be creative—and social-emotional learning became a cornerstone of many virtual classrooms

Following the 2020-2021 school year, educators can look back with pride--and exhaustion--on all we have learned. We have learned to teach in brand new modalities like remote and…

5 ways to prepare and teach online classes

Online tutoring is becoming more accepted for people every day. With the coronavirus pandemic still affecting the world, there’s never been a better time to work remotely.

How is technology impacting literacy?

We live in a world where learning and technology are intrinsically linked, especially in the minds of our youth. But do today’s students process information differently because it comes on a digital device? Is there a correlation between technology use and plummeting literacy rates? And is the way our young people consume information negatively impacting their growth as learners?

SEL

This S.C. district leader made student safety and mental health a top focus during COVID

How any educator can create resilience in traumatized students

Addressing trauma as students return to the classroom

How to overcome trauma through kindness

From Katrina to COVID: Kids heal in communities

How 5 student entrepreneurs built a mental health tool for their peers

Student-centered learning lessons from the Future Ready Library Summit

Building student resilience yields positive mental health behaviors

Creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ students through telehealth

9 social-emotional learning tips to take into this school year

New ParentSquare Community Groups Feature Helps Districts and Schools Extend Reach to Community Members

Sourcewell’s Technology Division Kicks off 2021-22 School Year with Launch of SpringMath and Proliftic

Lexia Nationwide Report Finds 80% of Students Using Lexia Core5 Reading Did Not Experience Literacy Learning Loss During Remote and Hybrid Learning in the 2020-21 Academic Year

Vector Solutions Adds Silent Panic Alarm Feature to its LiveSafe Tip Reporting and Safety Communications Platform for Schools

Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready® Classroom Mathematics for Grades 6–8 Named a Highly Rated, “All Green” Program by EdReports.org

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