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Motivating students using the Self-Determination Theory

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Key points: Motivating students requires collective action and systemic change Science-backed scalable tools improve student mental health Student mental health is still suffering–how should we address it? Students are increasingly disillusioned by a system where effort seemingly yields little reward.

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Don’t Forget About Educator Safety When Reopening Schools

A Principal's Reflections

When it comes to students, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has come out strongly in favor of schools having students return to the classroom in the fall despite the ongoing risks associated with COVID-19, as reported in the Huffington Post. "The Those planning to begin reopening in phases have pushed the pause button.

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Using universal screening to improve student well-being

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Key points: Promoting student well-being is best done through a dual model resilience and risk framework Science-backed scalable tools improve student mental health Student mental health is still suffering–how should we address it? You’ve set the groundwork, but we need to do more.

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Science-backed scalable tools improve student mental health

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Among these challenges is student mental health. The pandemic has brought about heightened levels of depression, anxiety, and a diminished sense of belonging among students. Surgeon General, the student mental health crisis is unequivocally the defining challenge of our time. According to the U.S.

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Long Island, NY School District Addresses Youth Mental Health Crisis With Opening of New Wellness Center

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Baldwin, NY – Youth mental health is a crisis nationwide. Studies show that students who are healthy both physically and mentally are more likely to excel in all aspects of academic achievement, including academic performance, education behavior, and cognitive skills and attitudes.

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Student mental health is still suffering–how should we address it?

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This funding aimed to help students recover both academically and emotionally from the pandemic. As these funding opportunities come to a close, many districts are still left struggling to adequately address their students’ mental health needs. students struggling with these challenges was rising even before COVID.

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3 key strategies for district leaders to build a resilient educator workforce

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Research shows that “when it comes to student performance on reading and math tests, teachers are estimated to have two to three times the effect of any other school factor, including services, facilities, and even leadership.” Students matter AND district leaders need to prioritize taking care of the adults who take care of the kids.

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