A sense of hope, or faith combined with optimism, positively alters chemicals in the brain and influences decision-making and problem-solving abilities. Educators who implement practices that ensure students have a sense of hope, understand that mistakes are not permanent, and view success as within reach will be more likely to have students who are more persistent learners who put forth the effort needed to be successful.
Most of us are aware of the negative effect of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on the health and welfare of a child. ACEs are harmful interpersonal exposures in the home
The school year’s end can be stressful for students leaving a structured environment for uncertain situations. Offer connection and affirmation to help them feel valued and confident.
Kimberly Callahan, a math teacher at Fulton High School in Tennessee, has tapped into TikTok, which she had overheard students raving about before the coronavirus pandemic. Her “funny_math_teacher” account now
Dana Brown, California’s ACEs Science Statewide Facilitator, and Tracie Travers, Jobs for Maine’s Graduates, JAG Main State Trainer, discuss the importance of acknowledging fear, loss, and vulnerability during the COVID-19
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School closures and the abrupt end to the school year in some communities have been particularly difficult for high-school seniors, who are mourning the loss of traditional events, such as
Some school districts are using creative approaches to expand access to educational resources for students who are among the Federal Communications Commission’s estimated 21 million to be without broadband internet.
While schools in most communities are closed, some are already turning their attention to an eventual reopening. This article details five strategies to help students catch up and readjust after
With students dispersed, schools and our society must confront long-simmering inequities.
When the world feels dangerous, harnessing learning can provide some measure of clarity and perspective.
