When I first began teaching, I learned culture-builders and behavior management techniques ranging from morning meetings to brain breaks. I had a behavior management plan and “ambitious but achievable” goals of high academic achievement and low discipline referrals. Every year I received mandatory CPR and
During the COVID-19 pandemic, households became homeschools and we saw how connected life and learning really are. As a former teacher and school leader, I experienced this every day. If students had a rough night, it impacted their behavior in my classroom the next day. When
3 Approaches to Teaching Tools for Well-being By Frederika Roberts, Kimberley Evans, Thérèse Hoyle and Bukky Yusuf As educators, we are in both a privileged position and one of great responsibility - not merely to educate students academically, but to teach them tools for well-being. In this vast
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The majority of students in this country are not learning to their potential. They face mental health issues and serious concerns about their safety. Many have trouble regulating their emotions, connecting with others and managing the effects of bullies, early trauma, ongoing abuse, everyday stress,