Mental Health
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Bringing Back Joy to the Classroom
By Dr. Kecia Ray published
How to get that joy, joy, joy back in our teaching

Teacher Burnout: Recognizing and Reducing It
By Erik Ofgang last updated
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
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
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
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
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
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
Providing an MTSS for educators and students helps schools grow academically and emotionally.
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