Q: What are some key changes that schools can make to support kids holistically? I have three very targeted recommendations among many. The first is that an easy thing that every school can do now is look into getting their staff and their high schoolers trained inMental Health First Aid(w...
But, on the other hand, schools should also aim to equip our students with morebeyondthe basics, empowering and inspiring them to go beyond survival andmaximizethe chances of living their lives to theirfullestpotential. Every human has itsuniquepotential, and schools should play a part in unfold...
This headteacher believes everyone stands to gain if boys get a clearer sight of ‘Heal’ careers in health, education, administration and literacy29th October 2024, 6:15am Robin Macpherson Last month, I met with a headteacher from New Zealand, who was on a study trip of schools in ...
It improves outcomes across the board, including academic outcomes; saves districts money; releases teacher time from behavior management to focus on subject-matter pedagogy; and improves students’ perceptions of school. However, where should schools be addressing SEL? Classroom time is already at a...
Focus on research... Why do mental health patients attend a baking group?Ramsay, L
Breaktimes are being squeezed out of the school day as schools try to find more time for learning, while evidence suggests the playground was already being under-utilised. This is starting to have a hugely negative impact on academic and wellbeing outcom
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Because of this, research into young people from refugee backgrounds in education systems tends to focus on examples of “good practice” in terms of how these young people experience education. Yet, examples of good practice commonly fail to take into account that schools are engaging in ...
Concurrently, some parents believe that limiting physical activity at schools can help their children focus more on studies. However, tight restrictions not only stifle children's natural urge to play and interact but also dep...
I don’t like to have regrets; I’ve learned it’s not helpful to think about changing the past when you have mental health difficulties. However, ifdepressionand anxiety had been discussed openly in schools, magazine columns, on TV programs and films, then things may have beendifferent. Th...