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14 Jan 2021

5 Ways to Support Educator Mental Health

The past year has been particularly demanding of educators’ mental and emotional energy, which has had a direct impact on their mental health. Educato...


By     Paget Hetherington
11 Jan 2021

Gaggle Tech Updates: How Are We Doing?

Spring of 2020 brought with it a number of challenges that few, if any, were prepared for at the time. While the unpredictability of a pandemic ushere...


By     Justin West
08 Jan 2021

2020 Reflections: Through the Gaggle Lens

Every year, we like to look back and reflect upon all that we have been able to accomplish over the past 12 months. 2020 was a challenging year for ma...


By     Paget Hetherington
05 Jan 2021

Online Dangers: Protecting Students Against Exploitation

The creation and sharing of sexually explicit content featuring children under the age of 18 is running rampant online, in part because of online plat...


By     Lisa Railton
28 Dec 2020

Stimulus and Omnibus: Funding Education in 2021

The House and Senate both passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, a $2.3 trillion package that is essentially two bills. One is a $900 bil...


By     Susan Gentz
23 Dec 2020

Student Wellness: Confronting the Holiday Blues

Gaggle has seen a 66% increase in the number of incidents it has reported this year, partially due to an increase in the volume of content on digital ...


By     Paget Hetherington
18 Dec 2020

Can Winter Break Still Be Wonderful This Year?

“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams has always been one of my favorite holiday songs, but the holiday season isn’t always the ...


By     Jack Russell
15 Dec 2020

Inside Gaggle: Interview with Amber Aplington-Johnson

Senior Account Executive Amber Aplington-Johnson has worn many hats during her years at Gaggle. Initially part of the Customer Service team, Amber has...


By     Lisa Railton
10 Dec 2020

Student Wellness: What Is Cutting and How Can You Help?

As parents and educators look for ways to support students who are experiencing mental health struggles, many wonder how to approach concerns of self-...


By     Paget Hetherington
07 Dec 2020

Are Your Students Dealing With Seasonal Depression?

It’s that time of year. The days are shorter, with less sunlight reaching us every day. The weather in many parts of the country has become colder, ke...


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