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

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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

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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. Antonieta Avila, Los Angeles-based sixth grade teacher reasoned, explaining that she would like to see a therapist, but time is a real issue.

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3 tips for teachers addressing the election

eSchool News

As educators, what is our role in terms of providing objective counsel regarding news sources, viewpoints and truth during an election cycle? Yet as confident as they may seem, many are yearning for guidance and a way in which to align their beliefs with the pull of popular culture. This is especially apparent during an election cycle.

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The Kiski School: A Transformative Boarding School Experience Rooted in Tradition

k12 Digest

As dorm parents, coaches, and club advisors, teachers foster a culture of support and engagement that extends far beyond academics. This international mix enriches learning, preparing students for college and beyond by exposing them to a wide array of viewpoints and cultures. Weekends are a thrill.

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Back to Basics: Focusing on the Foundation of Teaching and Learning

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One of the things the COVID-19 pandemic revealed is the assessment culture we’ve created in our schools. When I talk about transforming education, I'm talking about that culture. We have developed a toxic culture of assessment whereby we've drifted away from the reasons why schools exist in the first place.

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What’s Driving the Change in Student-to-Counselor Ratios in Schools?

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And since today’s school counselors work with all students in a school — through classroom instruction, small group, individual counseling and individual consultation — having those smaller ratios gives school counselors an opportunity to deliver information and curricula and … to address gaps around opportunity, equity and access.