A Minecraft Server for Grieving Kids By Erik Ofgang published 25 January 23 Two nonprofits and UC Irvine have joined forces to create ExperienceCraft, a Minecraft server that supports students who have experienced loss
What is Hiveclass and How Can it Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 3 January 23 Hiveclass uses an online platform to teach kids how to better move and stay active.
3 Wellbeing Initiatives That Work for Schools By Ellen Ullman published 13 December 22 Three wellbeing initiatives that have worked in three different school districts
How One District’s Mental Health Program is Saving Millions & Helping Students By Erik Ofgang published 31 October 22 Randolph Township Schools in New Jersey has increased its mental health supports and saved money in the process.
Supporting Student & Teacher Well-Being By Matthew X. Joseph published 17 October 22 Good student and teacher well-being supports engaging and effective learning
Restoring Hope and Optimism in Schools By Dr. Kecia Ray last updated 12 September 22 Restoring hope and optimism in schools can start with simply creating positive vibes
Quiet Quitting in Education By Erik Ofgang last updated 8 September 22 The term quiet quitting has spread across social media recently. The concept has important implications for education, say school leaders.
How MTSS Can Help Teachers and Students By Erik Ofgang last updated 30 August 22 MTSS can change the culture at a school or district, benefiting teachers, parents, and students.
Ways To Reduce Math Anxiety in Students By Erik Ofgang last updated 30 August 22 Jeanette Nicholas, a math teacher at Belle Fourche Middle School in South Dakota, shares strategies for reducing students’ math anxiety
Bringing Back Joy to the Classroom By Dr. Kecia Ray published 29 August 22 How to get that joy, joy, joy back in our teaching
Teacher Burnout: Recognizing and Reducing It By Erik Ofgang last updated 6 July 22 Signs of teacher burnout include emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a feeling of no longer being effective at your job. It’s important to listen to these feelings and make changes.
Best Practices for Trauma-Informed Teaching By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 27 June 22 Trauma-informed teaching needs to be part of every educator's toolbox
An MD Turned High School Teacher’s Prescription to Improve School Mental Health By Erik Ofgang published 21 June 22 Teachers can make their lives easier and help students with their mental health by reframing their teaching and looking to healthcare for inspiration, says Dr. Christopher Jenson
How to Become a School Counselor By Erik Ofgang last updated 14 June 22 Becoming a school counselor can be a rewarding profession and is currently a position in high demand. Jill Cook, executive director of the American School Counselor Association, shares some insight for those looking to enter the profession.
Best Practices for School Leaders to Support Well-Being By Ray Bendici published 13 June 22 Under the leadership of Alena Zachery-Ross, Ypsilanti Community Schools in Michigan has developed award-winning wellness programs
CDC: More Than 1 in 3 High Schoolers Experiencing Poor Mental Health. What Schools Can Do By Erik Ofgang published 20 May 22 A recent survey of adolescents finds the pandemic exacerbated the pre-existing mental health crisis, but there are strategies that schools can implement to help students.
MTSS for Educators By Erik Ofgang published 27 April 22 Providing an MTSS for educators and students helps schools grow academically and emotionally.
5 Ways Teachers Can Support Student Healing and Restoration By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 4 April 22 Supporting student healing and restoration is critical as we continue to work through the trauma of the past few years
Building A Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Framework for Mental Health By Erik Ofgang published 22 March 22 Experts recommend a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) that can help students get the mental health assistance they need to flourish both socially and academically.
4 Ways to Create Virtual Healing Spaces in Education By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 10 March 22 Virtual healing spaces have the ability to bring together students, teachers, and their families in times of unrest
