by Emma | Jan 7, 2021 | Blog, Cyberbullying, Educational Technology, Mental Health, suicide, Suicide Prevention
The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) defines self-harm as “hurting oneself to relieve emotional pain or distress.” Also known as Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) and self-injury, self-harm can be a difficult subject to discuss. However, it’s...
by Emma | Dec 17, 2020 | Blog, Digital Safety, Distance Learning, Educational Technology, Mental Health, Online Learning, suicide, Suicide Prevention, Technology
Before the pandemic, teen suicide rates in the United States were already alarmingly high. In an article in Psychology Today, licensed psychologist Sandra M. Chafouleas writes that every year, more than two thousand teens die by suicide. According to the Centers for...
by Emma | Dec 3, 2020 | Blog, Distance Learning, Educational Technology, Lesson Planning, Mental Health, Online Learning, School Counselors, School Resource Officers, suicide, Suicide Prevention, Technology
According to a Gallup poll conducted in May of 2020, three out of ten parents stated that the pandemic had harmed their children’s mental health. And fourteen percent of parents said they thought that their children would not be able to handle social distancing much...
by Emma | Nov 19, 2020 | Administrators, Blog, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Distance Learning, Education Law, Educational Technology, Learning and the Law, Online Dangers, Online Learning, School Safety, Technology
In the U.S., 7.5 million people report stalking each year, and 1 in 4 of those victims reported cyberstalking. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we communicate, learn, and live. Students now spend more time on the computer than ever. Consequently, they face a...
by Emma | Nov 2, 2020 | Administrators, Blog, Digital Safety, Education Law, Emergency Preparedness, Gun Violence, School Resource Officers, School Safety, School Violence, Trauma
The COVID-19 pandemic showed the vital importance of emergency preparedness in schools. With the possibilities of school shootings and natural disasters on the rise, schools need emergency preparedness plans more than ever. It’s important to know and implement the...
