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How ‘Climate Anxiety’ Affects Students — and What We Can Do About It

Edsurge

Considering what the 24-year-old shares in the video about her experience as a climate activist and former environmental studies student in college, the need for a heads-up becomes apparent. “As And ironically my therapist said, ‘I get a lot of you environmental studies majors in here,’ and she was very happy that I came to see her.”

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On paper, teens are thriving. In reality, they’re not

The Hechinger Report

“I don’t think my research is saying [other measures] don’t matter, but I don’t think they capture the whole picture,” said Nathaniel Anderson, who explored the disconnect between measures of child well-being and young people’s views on their mental health as part of his doctoral studies in public health at the University of California, Los Angeles.

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Helping Strangers May Help Teens’ Self-Esteem

MindShift

At the start of the new year, parents may encourage their teens to detox from social media, increase exercise, or begin a volunteer project. While kids may bristle at the thought of posting fewer selfies, surveys indicate 55 percent of adolescents enjoy volunteering.

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How micro-credentials could have a chance

eSchool News

New survey delves into how teachers would use micro-credentials and examines how widely-known the concept is. Micro-credentials could have a hugely beneficial impact on teacher professional development, according to a new study — provided some big ifs swing in their favor. Next page: Will teachers try them?

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Global Leadership Week - Information and Schedule

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Using social media for leadership development : This event will focus on leadership development through using social media as a strong connection to enhance their inter personnel skills. Wednesday, April 26 4:00pm A transformational study abroad experience in Costa Rica - Start with UPEACE !

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High schools try to make better use of something often wasted: Senior year

The Hechinger Report

“There’s a huge learning curve when you enter college, and a lot of kids aren’t ready,” said Denise Clark Pope, a senior lecturer in Stanford University’s Graduate School of Education who studies how to improve students’ engagement and reduce their stress. Photo: Margaret Noble.

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Sign Up Now - Fascinating New Sessions at "Privacy in the Digital Age" Virtual Mini-Conference

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Shahid Buttar , Director of Grassroots Advocacy at the Electronic Frontier Foundation ( EFF ) on the crucial importance of libraries in the fight to protect privacy rights and intellectual freedom. Participants are encouraged to use #library2016 and #privacy on their social media posts leading up to and during the event.