Wow-Factor Schools: 8 Ways to Build an Awesome School Culture
The following article originally appeared in Concordia University-Portland blog By Jennifer Gunn • June 27, 2018 Some schools have such a ...
Sharing Moments that Matter – The Attitude of Gratitude Challenge
ENERGY FLOWS WHERE ATTENTION GOES!! Its the things that we focus on that expand in our life. If we focus on the negative, it is negative things that will become the foundation of growth in our lives. However, if we use the positive as the underpinning of our thinking, our joy and happiness will grow. Why does the negative tend to stay at the forefront in our minds? Negativity just has a bigger impact on our brains. And that is due to the brain's "negativity bias": Our brain is simply built with a greater sensitivity to unpleasant news. The bias is so automatic that it can be detected at the earliest stage of the brain's information processing.
The One Key to Effective SEL Implementation
Social and Emotional Learning is only as good as, will only ever be as good as, the teacher who stands and delivers it. If teachers are engaged, if they have bought into the program, students’ lives will forever be transformed. If teachers are not engaged, then you have most likely implemented “one more thing,” one more tool that will sit on a shelf collecting dust. If you win the teachers, you win the students, their parents, and ultimately the community. We are very proud of our solution. We believe it is the most comprehensive and engaging curriculum on the market. I have witnessed its tremendous impact on thousands of students and educators around the country. I have also seen it fall short. Lessons that are dynamic and powerful in one classroom come off as mechanical and cheesy in others.
How To Start The School Year On A Happy Note
The following article originally appeared in eSchool News By Tracey Smith | Sept 9, 2018 The author of “10 ways ...
Combining Growth Mindset and 7 Mindsets
“We were learning about what teachers can say and share in the classroom to encourage student growth… If a ...
10 Ways We Made Our School Happier
The following article originally appeared in eSchool News By Tracey Smith | June 7, 2018 A principal takes a closer ...
Social Emotional Learning and the Relationships Skills That Matter
Online schools offer an ideal platform for fostering meaningful one-on-one relationships. This is especially true for students who struggle with anxiety or other social disorders. These virtual environments are safe places for students to express themselves, find acceptance and develop friendships.
Restorative Practices in Schools With 7 Mindsets
As Restorative Practices in school behavior programs gain momentum, a rising number of 7 Mindsets schools are also diving in, ...
SEL In Virtual Schools: Closing In With Students in Virtual Schools
Social-Emotional Learning in online schools presents unique challenges and opportunities for students. SmartBrief Education invited Renee Breuer of Pikes Place Online ...
SEL in Rural School Districts
This year, we visit 11 schools and districts to capture best practices and models for successfully implementing the 7 ...
