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What Happens When Stress and Perfectionism Lead to Something More?
School Health and Wellness // December 18, 2022
Students are stressed. American teens rated their stress levels at an average score of 5.8 out of 10—typical values for adults are 3.8 out of 10. Many things are contributing to student stress. They faced academic, athletic, social, and cultural pressures—both online and in-person. With social media, teens are overexposed and vulnerable. Additionally, new research tells us that young adults are facing more pressure from their parents to be perfect than past generations.
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Five Ways to Promote Agency in a Student-Centered Classroom
Academic Leadership // December 4, 2022
Inquiry-based and project-based learning are becoming standard practice, and student agency, or “voice and choice,” is recognized pedagogy. Nurturing agile and innovative learners through modern classrooms helps prepare students for real-world experiences, empowering them to advocate for themselves, make decisions, and strengthen their resolve.
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Four Ways to Listen With Compassion to Boost Staff Morale
School Health and Wellness // December 4, 2022
Following years of shutdowns, remote learning, and disruptions to school plans, teachers are feeling exhausted. In 2021, RAND reported one in four teachers considered leaving their position by year’s end.
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What You Should Know About Gen Z Marketing
Marketing Communications // November 20, 2022
Generation Z—also referred to as Zoomers or Gen Zers—is already making waves as they come of age and increase their buying power, their influence, and their impact on organizations.
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How to Ensure a Healthy Holiday Season for Your School Community
School Health and Wellness // November 20, 2022
We all know the telltale signs of the winter holiday season: the leaves change, daylight hours are short and the sun sets hours earlier, and holiday music returns for another year of cheer. But with all the festive fun comes stress, seasonal depression, and unhealthy activities.
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Here's Why a School Wellness Program Is a Smart School Strategy
School Health and Wellness // November 6, 2022
Forward-thinking school leaders recognize the importance of community. They understand positive change is only possible when faculty and staff feel they’re valued and are working toward a common mission. However, building that community is easier said than done.
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Increase Your School’s Marketing Intelligence With Technology
Marketing Communications // November 6, 2022
From online learning to digital fundraising, school leaders are accustomed to integrating technology into their organizations. As operations and services continue to develop, digital marketing will expand its reach.
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Managing Stress and Anxiety: Tools for Educators
School Health and Wellness // October 23, 2022
Currently there is a lot of focus on ways to deal with mental health among students. Resources for students are more widely available. But what about educators—the people who are often the first line of defense against student mental health crises?
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Private School Enrollments: Bucking the Trend or Right on Target?
Enrollment Management // October 23, 2022
Job loss and economic uncertainty in the early months of the pandemic left the future of private-independent schools in flux. A survey conducted by the CATO Institute in early 2020 showed a decline in enrollments in 50% of schools. For many schools, fears of school closings and shrinking class sizes weren’t conjecture, they were reality.
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The Best Ways to Bring a Little Calm to Your Campus
School Health and Wellness // September 25, 2022
Not all schools are able to have a licensed child psychologist or social worker on campus ready to help students in a crisis, guide them through a difficult period, or simply listen. Even if your school does, it’s highly likely your licensed child psychologist or social worker is overwhelmed with the increased number of mental health cases.
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