mental health

Supporting Students’ Mental Health Needs

Supporting Students’ Mental Health Needs

Presented by Dr. Brenda Curtis, Chief, Technology and Translational Research Unit, NIDA; Jay Matthews, Community Impact Specialist, EVERFI; and Jessie Fox, M.Ed., Director of K12 Community Engagement, EVERFI

Together Again: SEL Solutions for the Year Ahead

Putting SEL First for Students and Teachers

In recent years, schools have recognized the need to attend to students’ social-emotional needs as well their academic ones. But with kids coming back to school in an uncertain world, SEL takes a higher priority. During a recent edWebinar, sponsored by Scholastic Magazines+, the presenters offered strategies for helping students ease back into the classroom and get engaged in learning again.

Practical Ways to Address SEL Goals with Podcasts

Practical Ways to Address SEL Goals with Podcasts

Presented by Monica Brady-Myerov, CEO and Founder, Listenwise, and Author, Listen Wise: Teach Students to be Better Listeners; and Dr. Scott Petri, High School History Teacher, John F. Kennedy High School (CA)

The Hidden Pandemic: Promoting Mental Health Among High School Students

Striving to Keep Students Mentally Healthy

The Tonasket School District (WA) experienced two student suicides in the last three months, surprising everyone. Steve McCullough, the district superintendent, described the students as active in high school and great athletes with bright futures. Nobody thought they had any problems.

How to Strengthen Your School Community Using the Power of SEL

Schools of Fortitude: It’s All About SEL

It’s been a rough year, especially for students. Virtual and hybrid learning, schools opening and closing, struggles with technology and access, sickness and restrictions. Who wouldn’t be anxious, scared and out of sorts with this level of disruption?

Social-Emotional Learning: Priorities for 2021 and Beyond

Social-Emotional Learning: Priorities for 2021 and Beyond

Presented by Marc Zimmerman, CEO, The Social Express; Carrie Rogers-Whitehead, CEO, Digital Respons-Ability; and Karen Allen, National Education Coordinator, The Social Express
Moderated by Joyce Whitby, President, Innovations4Education