As your children get older, you may find yourself setting up fewer playdates and having less control over who she spends time with—but you can help give them the tools to make great friends on their own. And even if they already have friends, you can nurture their social skills to help them create healthy, […]
For most kids, bullying starts at school. And it’s at school where Jeremy Rubenstein, Founder and Creative Director of Box Out Bullying, is trying to end it. “We’re all about making sure that children will be able to change the world for the better.”Ten years ago Rubenstein created a live assembly performance called Box Out […]
As a school leader, much of the school system is beyond your control. But you can ensure that your teachers have support, resources, and a positive school climate. Teacher burnout is a significant problem. It has a negative impact on school culture and student achievement. But if you’re a school leader, utilizing the strategies below […]
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 […]
