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03 Dec 2020

Tackling the Holiday Blues

We are all familiar with the “holiday blues” that plague many of us during this festive season. As the weather cools, we are inundated with new family...


By     Dr. Lisa Strohman
30 Nov 2020

Reframing COVID-19: Finding Strength in Uncertain Times

There is a great deal of concern over what is being called the COVID slide. COVID slide is defined as the learning loss that students have experienced...


By     Tamara Fyke
23 Nov 2020

Student Wellness: Students Facing Anxiety

According to a 2019 survey, the greatest struggle students face is anxiety and depression, with nearly 70% of respondents identifying these issues as ...


By     Paget Hetherington
19 Nov 2020

How AUPs Safeguard Students and Schools

School districts have an obligation to keep students safe in both the physical and digital learning environments. To ensure they’re protecting student...


By     Jack Russell
17 Nov 2020

Working Together for Our Students

Known for its rigorous academics, Millburn Township Public Schools serves 5,000 students in grades pre-K through 12 across eight schools. Students in ...


By     Lisa Railton
13 Nov 2020

Student Wellness: Supporting Students With Eating Disorders

There are more than 30 million people diagnosed with an eating disorder, yet only one in 10 individuals receives treatment in their lifetime. In the p...


By     Paget Hetherington
10 Nov 2020

Student Safety in Australia: Gaggle Partners With Data#3

In order to enhance student safety and well-being in Australia, Gaggle has partnered with Data#3, a leading Australian technology services and solutio...


By     Bill McCullough
06 Nov 2020

Signs Your Student May Need to See a Therapist

Therapy is a tool that every educator should keep in their back pocket. With a host of benefits, therapy can change the life of a struggling student f...


03 Nov 2020

How Are Large Districts Navigating Distance Learning?

Like many schools and districts across the country, Duval County Public Schools found itself in unfamiliar territory when the pandemic resulted in bui...


By     Lisa Railton
29 Oct 2020

Addressing the Crisis in Student Mental Health

With the growing crisis in adolescent mental health, it’s more important than ever for schools to identify struggling students and provide services fo...


By     Lisa Railton

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