Back-to-school season is here. How are you feeling? Do you have a positive teacher mindset? In my twenty-five-plus years in education, my thoughts and feelings have ranged from excited anticipation to trepidation. I ask myself what accounts for that range of emotion. On the good end of the range, I was excited about my content area, … Read More
Social-emotional learning not only works to build a positive school culture but also helps with closing achievement gap among students. More and more schools are seeing that SEL is an essential part of academic success. It is the process by which students develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to manage emotions, establish positive relationships, … Read More
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
Applying to an independent high school can be a very daunting task for parents and students. Preparation and planning during the admissions process is essential. Use this free resource to involve students in the admissions process to give them real life experience using the skills they need for success in high school. Many schools require … 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
Change is hard. Throughout our lives we transition from stage to stage and are presented with challenges during each transition. Change is hard enough for adults, but imagine how hard change must be for adolescents. More specifically, the transition from middle school to high school is especially cumbersome. As with any transition we face in … Read More
