According to a study by the University of Michigan, last year, one in three high school seniors used a vape or e-cigarettes. When these students have younger siblings these harmful products have found their way to middle and in some cases elementary schools! With ever mounting peer pressure and a desire to “look cool” vaping […]
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With improvements to school climate, school safety, and student well-being, it is also essential to explore ways of supporting teachers and school staff who often experience high levels of stress. Teacher wellness has been linked not only to teachers’ physical health but also to stability in schools and to teaching effectiveness and student achievement. Moreover, teachers’emotions and stress levels […]
After months of research, visiting successful programs around the nation, and receiving testimony from experts and concerned citizens, today the Federal Commission on School Safety (Commission) released a 177-page report detailing 93 best practices and policy recommendations for improving safety at schools across the country. Utilizing the information gathered, the Commission report offers a holistic […]
As a child interacts with the world, their experiences, both positive and negative, stimulate the brain. This causes the brain to form neural pathways, laying a foundation for lifelong cognitive and behavioral functioning. These video lessons will demonstrate how Adverse Childhood Experiences, ACE’s, as grouped by abuse, neglect, and household challenges when unchecked, can lead […]
If you’re like most teachers, you’ve found that 80% of all misbehaviors in your classroom setting come from 20% of your students. If only those difficult students were all absent or pulled from class at the same time on the same day! Part of the fun with teaching is educating the whole student. And oftentimes […]
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Improving Life Outcomes for Children with a History of Mental Health Challenges and Trauma The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announces the release of a new report, Helping Children and Youth Who Have Traumatic Experiences, which shows that nearly half of the nation’s children have experienced […]
