Winter Break Brain Freeze Much has been written about learning loss over summer vacation that necessitates weeks (if not months) of review to regain lost ground at the start of the school year in the fall. Similarly, we observe a backward slide during winter break, adding an extra challenge upon the return to classrooms in […]
Practicing Gratitute The chilly fall weather heralds the approach of the Thanksgiving holiday, reminding us that gratitude doesn’t have to be only a seasonal practice. Studies reveal that demonstrating appreciation as a way of self-improvement can translate into lots of health benefits including a stronger immune system, better sleep, improved emotional coping mechanisms, and decreased […]
October is Ohio School Safety Month Our state designated October as “Ohio School Safety Month”. Our schools need some attention to this topic. As of last month, the US has seen 58 school shootings so far this year. Of these, 14 were on college campuses and 44 were on the grounds of K-12 schools. These […]
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Suicide is the second leading cause of death for high-school aged youth, after accidents. The CDC reports that nearly 50,000 people died by suicide in 2022; That’s one death by suicide every 11 minutes. While it’s fair to say that teen suicide is a current health crisis, fortunately it […]
The debate over whether or not students should be allowed to use their cell phones throughout the school day is intense. School administrators, psychologists, and teachers argue that phones are a distraction, and their constant use is contributing to this generations academic and mental health decline. But with the rising incidence of deadly school shootings […]
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