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Student mental health is still suffering–how should we address it?

eSchool News

Looking beyond a traditional western medicine approach, school districts should consider adopting solutions such as peer-to-peer counseling, where students who have been trained can meet to support one another and address personal, social, or emotional challenges.

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Elmwood School: Where Girls Rise with Confidence, Curiosity and Global Vision

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Elmwood encourages students to create and lead clubs that reflect their passionswhether thats robotics, creative writing, or cultural heritage. Thats why the school has built a culture where care isnt an afterthoughtits a foundation. Leadership isnt limited to official titles, either. But its not all theory.

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How a Culture of Caring Is Helping These Schools Improve Student Mental Health

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Others are applied more broadly, like mentorship programs or culturally responsive curriculum. Culture Change When Cole-Ochoa was assigned to the junior high campus more than two years ago, it was with the directive to turn around its academic performance. Students have access to both a female and a male counselor and a social worker.

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7 ways to engage students in remote learning

eSchool News

We then use that information to brainstorm how to best approach online lessons, build and maintain critical school culture and relationships, and enable other wrap-around supports, such as counseling and therapy. What academic, social, emotional, and behavioral challenges are our students dealing with? More flexibility, more accolades.

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Five ways school leaders can end the year on a strong note

eSchool News

Well-being resources : Encourage self-care by providing resources such as access to counseling services, wellness programs, or relaxation spaces within the school. Highlighting their achievements can boost morale and encourage a supportive school culture. Consider organizing wellness days or retreats.

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How Schools Can Build a Culture of Support for Educator Mental Health

Edsurge

The provider shortage and financial roadblocks—even for individuals with insurance—pose major barriers to access for the general public. By increasing support and creating safe spaces to openly discuss common experiences of stress, schools can establish a culture that normalizes addressing mental health, which can reduce stigma.

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3 tips for teachers addressing the election

eSchool News

I was encouraged by their mature approach, but also troubled by their dialogue, which often ranged from being frightened to air their views to confusion as to where they could find truthful information about the candidates—this from the Millennials who grew up with technology and have constant access via their handheld devices.

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