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New Research: Therapy Dogs Reduce College Stress, Improve Executive Functioning

By Erik Ofgang

Spending just one hour per week for a month with therapy dogs led to a significant improvement in executive functioning for college students at risk of failing academically.

Using Technology to Address Student Mental Health

By Ray Bendici

Tracking student mental health continues to be a priority as schools return to in-person learning

How To Talk About COVID Grief in The Classroom

By Erik Ofgang

COVID grief, loss, and trauma from the past year may not be easy to talk about but it’s something that should be properly addressed in the classroom

National Safe School Reopening Summit: What to Expect

By Ray Bendici

The National Safe School Reopening Summit will bring together educators and stakeholders on March 24 to address concerns and look ahead

5 Mental Health Tips for Educators During the Pandemic

By Erik Ofgang

As the pandemic continues, educators and school leaders need to proactively focus on nurturing positive mental health strategies

Learning Loss, Trauma, and Our Window of Tolerance

By Dr. Kathryn Kennedy

Everyone has experienced trauma throughout the pandemic, so we need to acknowledge and work through it to establish a strong foundation for learning

College Counseling Is Finding Success Online

By Erik Ofgang

How higher ed is finding success providing remote mental health support for students during the pandemic

Online Filtering and Monitoring for Districts

By Ray Bendici

24/7 online filtering and monitoring is critical for student safety

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New Globally Focused Vlog Launched: Mastering Virtual Assessments

By TL Editors

A new VLOG features videos created to assist therapists with new challenges they may encounter with online therapy.

How It’s Done: Continuing to Offer Counseling Services During a Pandemic

By Ellen Ullman

Counseling services at Allan Hancock College continue to be available remotely through additional resources and platforms

10 Tips to Support Mental Health in Online Learning Environments

By Lindsey Kucich

Advice for educators to help support positive mental health during remote learning, including during times of crisis

Remote Learning and Mental Health: Preparing for Back to School

By Ray Bendici

When considering remote learning and mental health in back-to-school plans, being aware and nimble is critical

Remote Learning and Mental Health: Best Practices and Potential Pitfalls

By Ray Bendici

When it comes to remote learning and mental health, educators have to remember that everything is not "normal."

Remote Learning and Mental Health: What Educators Need to Be Aware Of

By Ray Bendici

When it comes to remote learning and mental health, educators have to actively stay connected with students and families

Gaggle Unveils Gaggle Safety Management for Microsoft Teams

By TL Editors

Gaggle will integrate its safety solution, under the name Gaggle Safety Management for Teams, with Microsoft Teams.

How It's Done: Implementing Mental Health Tech Tools

By Sascha Zuger

To improve mental health access, a California school district is employing a care concierge and an online platform.

New Research: Alarming Rise in Student Anxiety and Depression

By Tech & Learning Staff

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Digital Wellbeing - Tools to Balance Tech and Life

By Eric Curts

I have listed a collection of digital wellbeing resources, including online training, apps, settings, and more.

Sown to Grow Helps Kids Develop Self-Directed Learning

By TL Editors

The goal of the website is to help students develop a growth mindset in order to take a more active role in their learning.

Muse 2 meditation headband sits atop the book Liar's Poker, next to potted succulent.

Muse by Interaxon Offers New Meditation Headband

By TL Editors

This new device is a personal meditation assistant that is designed to provide real-time feedback on brain activity, body movement, breathing patterns and heart rate during meditation.