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Trends in Generation Z Mental Health
School Health and Wellness // March 26, 2023
Mental health issues soared during the pandemic—led by isolation, loneliness, fear, and anxiety. Every age and socioeconomic group experienced the extreme, unavoidable stress that accompanies a once-in-a-lifetime global emergency. As life returned to normalcy, much of that receded.
Read MoreNew Age of Volunteerism: Alumni Outreach for Millennials and Gen Z
Fundraising // March 26, 2023
If there’s one constant in education, it’s change. Independent schools are hubs for innovation and evolution, with exciting pedagogical theory and progressive restructuring happening in institutions across the country. School leaders seize opportunities for growth, recognizing change is not only inevitable, but invigorating.
Read MoreNorovirus is Back: How Educators Should Prepare
School Health and Wellness // March 26, 2023
Every year, between February and March, noroviruses reemerge in the national news cycle. This is no coincidence—the virus’ seasonal pattern is remarkably consistent.
Read MoreThe Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What Private Schools Must Know
School Leadership // March 26, 2023
Passed in December 2022 and effective June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is the first law in the United States that creates rights to accommodations for pregnant workers.
Read MoreDiet Culture and Children: Learn How to Make Your School a Safe Space
School Health and Wellness // March 26, 2023
Diet culture is everywhere—we are told to restrict carbohydrates, avoid sugar, follow keto. From streaming channels and social media to brick-and-mortar stores at the local mall. Filtering this information is difficult for adults. For tweens and teens, distinguishing between the truth and a marketing campaign is nearly impossible.
Read MoreProfessional Development: Why Invest in Your Team?
School Leadership // March 12, 2023
Professional development is a key element to the success for any organization; this is especially true for schools because it empowers a growth mindset and models continuous learning. An essential tool for your school’s continued success, professional development invests in your school community—furthering your school’s mission.
Read MoreUnderstanding Substance Use and How It Impacts Student Well-Being
School Health and Wellness // March 12, 2023
Schools play a critical role in children's lives, and as children grow to pre-teens and teens, teachers and administrators worry about new risks they will experience. One such risk is the use of substances, such as alcohol, marijuana, tobacco, and other drugs. Substance use by teens can have a bi...
Read MoreHow School Culture Supports Hiring During the Great Resignation
School Leadership // March 12, 2023
Hiring season may not officially have arrived, but the time to talk about it is now. With the emerging teacher shortage, independent schools are rapidly approaching a faculty talent crisis.
Read MoreUnderstanding Anxiety and the Brain for Middle School and Upper School Students
School Leadership // February 26, 2023
Schools can feel like breeding grounds for anxiety. Exhausting schedules, demanding courses, and a litany of other stressors create a high-pressure environment that can overwhelm students.
Read MoreHow Yoga, Movement, and Exercise Help Students Regulate Emotions
School Health and Wellness // February 26, 2023
Educators in lower school know one thing is true: The emotions of young children are unpredictable. This is because lower school students’ brains are not yet fully developed, meaning their tendency to act on impulse is much higher. Their inability to manage emotions has a great impact on learning...
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