Mental Health
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Social and Emotional Learning: A Short History
Social and emotional learning (SEL) has a long and varied history. It began as a way to help children with academic struggles but has ... -
Resources on Developing Resilience, Grit, and Growth Mindset
If you want to be successful, you need to develop resilience, grit, and a growth mindset. Resilience is the ability to bounce back after ... -
The Neuroscience Behind Stress and Learning
As we enter the new year, many of us resolve to make changes in our lives – whether that means eating healthier, getting more ... -
Building Relationships With Empathy Maps
Building relationships with empathy maps starts with understanding the basics. Empathy maps are popular for understanding and empathizing with others. They are visual representations ... -
5 Ways Administrators Can Support Mentor Programs
Administrators can support mentor programs in a variety of ways. Below are five ways administrators can support mentoring programs: 1. Provide funding: Administrators can ... -
3 Alternatives to Assigning Detention
There are many ways to improve the detention system, but one alternative is to assign detention instead of making decisions on who will be ... -
The Role of Emotion Co-Regulation in Discipline
The role of emotion regulation in discipline has been extensively researched and understood in recent decades. There is a general consensus that emotional stress ... -
Integrating Mindfulness in Your Classroom Curriculum
Mindfulness is a way of living that has been shown to improve mental and emotional health. In addition, it has the capability to improve ... -
Neuroplasticity: Learning Physically Changes the Brain
Neuroplasticity is the ability of the brain to change with experience. The term was first coined in the 1970s by Antonio Damasio, who noted ... -
A Strategy for Summarizing Chapters as a Habit of Mind
A habit of mind is the practice of doing something regularly that allows you to achieve your goals. Habits are built through repetition and ...