There is a lot of buzz about implementing social emotional learning in the classroom. We constantly hear that SEL is important for development and that the benefits are endless. These statements are very true! But what is the meaning of social emotional learning, especially for adolescents? The definition provided above applies to SEL for everyone, … Read More
The transition from middle school to high school is an exciting time for students as they begin to experience an increased level of freedom. High school offers students many opportunities and experiences that they have yet to experience. Eight graders will soon be walking into a new building that offers more of everything! Students will … Read More
There are not enough hours in the day! It seems like for every one thing I check off my to-do list two more things pop up. As a teacher, wife, and mom of 3 very energetic boys, there is no doubt that managing my time has been one of the most difficult things to do. … Read More
NWEA– As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic closes schools across the nation, education systems are scrambling to meet the needs of schools, families, and 55.1 million students during these unprecedented times. The economic impacts and trauma of recent events will also have far reaching effects that will likely exacerbate long-standing opportunity gaps. While it is difficult … Read More
Procrastination is a crutch we’ve all used while traveling down the winding path that we call life. Most of us have also stumbled upon the problems that arise when we choose to delay or put off completing important tasks. Achievement of one’s full personal potential is not an option if a habitual pattern of procrastination … Read More
Have you ever witnessed your adolescent child do something in a manner that utterly confused you? Something done in such a perplexing way that you asked, “why did you do that.” Did your child answer with, “I don’t know?” Well, they’re probably telling the truth. This is because adolescents lack the fundamental executive functioning skill … Read More
The New York Times– We asked students, from kindergarten to 12th grade, what it’s like to learn from home. Here’s what they had to say, in their own words — and drawings. Kids are getting more bored by the day. We wish we could go back to school to see our friends. But some of … Read More
Most students are about three and a half weeks into learning from home and the stress is building. This is very normal in an unfamiliar situation like the one that students are stuck in now. The current stress that adolescents are experiencing is exacerbated by the fact that they are not fully developed physically or … Read More
By now, you’ve probably heard someone talk about the good that will come from our current situation; whether it be stronger family bonds, an appreciation for what is really important in life, or pollutant relief for the environment. When looking back on bad situations, humans are often left with two questions to answer: How prepared … Read More
Schools are closed across the country and our education system has shifted to distance learning, for the foreseeable future. This is quite a seismic shift in the education world. Most people rushed to internet search engines looking for information and advice regarding distance learning. After a couple weeks of distance learning, most information online talks … Read More
