10 SEL activities for students
We are all dealing with high levels of stress right now. On top of normal pressures, current events are causing stress related to job and financial worries, health…
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4 key pillars of a trauma-informed approach during COVID-19
There’s no doubt that the pandemic has been traumatic for children and adults alike. District and school staff member must remain especially diligent in being aware of and…
10 SEL activities for teachers
We are all dealing with high levels of stress right now. On top of normal pressures, current events are causing stress related to job and financial worries, health…
3 reasons social-emotional learning is of paramount importance
These are certainly unprecedented times, and as we close out 2020, it is of the utmost importance to ensure that relationships are top of mind for everyone. With…
Helping teens open up about their mental health
Despite what kids believe, their main support system is not within their friendships. As a parent or counselor, you can allow them to believe their friends are their…
3 steps for returning to school with SEL
Across the country, school and district leaders are asking lots of questions—from how we can foster connection as we return to school to how to intensify a spotlight…
5 ways to identify a child in need during virtual learning
Teachers have many jobs these days—educator, IT professional, custodian, and mentor, just to name a few. But arguably one of the biggest jobs for teachers in today’s distance…
Integrating SEL in hybrid classrooms
As I navigate this school year, I am keenly aware of the ever-present power of change. Each day seems to bring a new challenge, a new policy, a…
Strategies for teaching SEL skills during virtual learning
Why did you go into education? I bet it was because you love teaching and inspiring young minds. However, these days teachers are faced with an increased focus…
Stacking interventions to institutionalize equity in schools
We don’t suspend students too often in my school because it’s something I’m convinced doesn’t work. Years of research shows that. In fact, it not only affects the…