High school can be a very stressful time in a student’s life. Academic stress, social anxieties, and the journey to discover who they are as individuals can result in a perfect storm that leaves students feeling overwhelmed and ill-equipped to navigate these challenges. Social Emotional Learning (SEL) can equip students with the tools to flourish […]
Social Emotional health
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Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom Part 1
“Billy, that is the umpteenth time you’ve gone to the pencil sharpener. You need to sit down and get to work!” The teacher is frustrated with Billy as he continues to get out of his seat to walk around the room to the pencil sharpener. And then she reflects on what she recently learned about […]