by Emma | May 12, 2022 | Blog, Criminal Activity, Cyberbullying, Digital Safety, Educational Technology, Emergency Preparedness, Mental Health, Online Dangers, Safe Learning Environment, School Safety, School Violence, Social Media, suicide, Suicide Prevention, Technology, Trauma
All too often, the news reports instances of violence on school grounds. In 2021, students returned to in-person schooling after pandemic-related school closures. Since then, school violence has only increased. According to EdWeek, many teachers report that they’ve...
by Emma | Apr 28, 2022 | Blog, Digital Citizenship, Digital Literacy, Educational Technology, Lesson Planning, Online Learning, Pedagogy, Social-Emotional Learning, Teachers, Teaching Topics
Free Stock photos by Vecteezy You may have heard of programs bringing neuroscience into classrooms. MindUP/The Goldie Hawn Foundation, for instance, is a non-profit introducing neuroscience and social-emotional learning to schools. The goal of MindUP is “to help...
by Emma | Apr 14, 2022 | Blog, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Educational Technology, Mental Health, Online Dangers, Safe Learning Environment, School Violence, Smartphones, Social Media, suicide, Technology, Trauma
Today’s students are digital natives: they grew up with the internet and modern technology. In other words, the online world is a very real and integral part of their daily lives. This includes social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Over the course of the...
by Emma | Mar 31, 2022 | Blog, Digital Citizenship, Digital Literacy, Digital Safety, Educational Technology, Lesson Planning, Mental Health, Online Dangers, Online Learning, Pedagogy, Smartphones, Social Media, Teaching Topics, Technology
Technology offers students a world of opportunities, many of which are beneficial. Students can access information at the touch of a finger. They can also find ways to supplement learning and explore their interests. However, these benefits come with psychological,...
by Emma | Mar 15, 2022 | Blog, Criminal Activity, Cyberbullying, Digital Safety, Education Law, Educational Technology, Gun Violence, Learning and the Law, Online Dangers, Safe Learning Environment, School Resource Officers, School Safety, School Violence, Technology
Over the past few years, cities across the United States saw an uptick in crime. According to CBS news, in 2021, large cities saw a 5% increase in homicides over 2020. And in 2020, cities saw a 44% increase in homicides over the previous year. Similarly, other violent...
by Emma | Mar 3, 2022 | Administrators, Blog, Lesson Planning, Mental Health, Parenting, Parents, Pedagogy, Social Learning, Social-Emotional Learning, Teachers, Teaching Topics, Trauma
In December of 2021, the surgeon general issued an advisory on the mental health crisis facing America’s youth. The surgeon general stated that “an alarming number of young people struggled with feelings of helplessness, depression, and thoughts of suicide — and...
