Helping Students Cope With Trauma Starts With Taking Care of Yourself
Creative ideas for weaving teacher self care into the school day.
Kelly Burch
Kelly Burch is a freelance journalist who covers mental health topics regularly. Find her on Facebook and Twitter @writingburch.
10 Simple Ways To Build Resilience in Students During Difficult Times
Help them find hope in challenging experiences.
Our Schools Need Suicide Prevention, Now More Than Ever
Loss, abuse, and isolation increase student risk.
Grades:
High School
Suspending Kids Doesn’t Work. Why Are Schools Still Doing It?
For students who misuse substances, suspensions can do more harm than good.
5 Interactive World Language Activities for Remote and Socially-Distanced Classrooms
Make language learning funâeven from afar.
Encouraging Mental Health Days Could Improve Teacher Attendance
Giving permission for a mental health day is ok!
A Principalâs Day, According to Brain Science
Youâre constantly shifting through brain changes as you work.
How to Supercharge Your Relationship With Your Assistant Principal
Together, we can do so much.
5 Things Principals Can Do To Respond to School Shootings
Your school community will be looking to you for leadership during this terrifying time.
6 Picture Books About Mental Health That Principals Can Read to Kids
Starting the conversation is easy with the help of these picture books.
School Leaders Need to Prioritize Kids’ Mental Health Now
If you feel like youâre seeing the impacts of mental illness more than ever in your school, you might be right.
What Principals Need to Know About Student Trauma
Nearly a quarter of young students are affected by trauma.
Principals: We Need to Talk About Student Mental Health
By creating an open dialogue about mental health youâre setting your entire community up for better overall health.
5 Steps Principals Should Take When Responding to Tragedy
Unfortunately, dealing with tragedies has become relatively common in schools. Hereâs how to make it through.
Principals, Itâs Time To Embrace Mental Health Days
Ultimately itâs the students who will benefit.
