Halloween is a time of excitement and creativity for students, and schools can play a big role in making it safe, inclusive, and memorable. For principals, balancing fun with safety and inclusivity is key. Here are five creative and practical ways to make Halloween a fantastic experience for students of all ages. 1. Set ClearContinueContinue reading “Creating a Safe and Festive Halloween: Top Tips for Principals”
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5 Ways Schools Can Prevent Vaping
The dangers of vaping in children are a growing concern due to the potential health risks associated with e-cigarette use. The Food and Drug Administration reported in December of 2022 that 14.1% of high school students and 3.3% of middle school students use e-cigarettes regularly. There are many obvious dangers for individuals who vape, especiallyContinueContinue reading “5 Ways Schools Can Prevent Vaping”
Opening Speaker: Sara Truebridge
It is with great enthusiasm that Dr. Sara Truebridge will be kicking off our June 20-21 Online Conference. Sara is an researcher in resilience and growth mindsets. She will be speaking about what protective factors build successful students despite experiencing any setbacks. Learning through a pandemic has been trauma-inducing for some students (and adults asContinueContinue reading “Opening Speaker: Sara Truebridge”
The Kids Are Not All Right
Close your eyes. Picture a school. Any school. What do you see? What do you hear? The sights and sounds of a school are universal: Children laughing and running around on a playground, teachers working with students through math problems or science experiments. There is noise, lots of noise. There is movement, a lot ofContinueContinue reading “The Kids Are Not All Right”
5 Ways to Conduct Safe Intruder Drills
Mental health support can be a key to preventing on-campus violence, but what can schools do to protect students and staff in an emergency? Behind the walls of schools located in urban centers, rural landscapes, and suburbs, US students and teachers have been practicing for the worst situation possible. Since the tragedy at Columbine High SchoolContinueContinue reading “5 Ways to Conduct Safe Intruder Drills”
Build Up Student Mental Health, Not Fences, to Prevent School Violence
The number of shootings that are occurring at schools is rising. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), there have been 417 school shootings in the United States between 2010 and 2019. Sadly, when those annual totals are broken down, an upward trend becomes quite clear. The past two years have seen more schoolContinueContinue reading “Build Up Student Mental Health, Not Fences, to Prevent School Violence”
5 Signs of Cyberbullying
According to Media Smarts, 23% of students reported that they’ve said or done something cruel to another person online. 27% reported that they’ve experienced the same from someone else. With the increased use of collaboration tools and social media, children can be bullied 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Now is the timeContinueContinue reading “5 Signs of Cyberbullying”
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