Mental Health

Latest about Mental Health

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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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