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Live, Laugh, and Love During Quarantine- Mental Health Action Plan
Tired of social distancing? Tired of the quarantine? Tired of living a new normal? Take charge of this atypical time by following the Mental Health Action Plan created by the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan, an organization that equips individuals with the knowledge to recognize, accept, and take action when it comes to mental…
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Educators Learn Signs and Symptoms of Mental Illness and Emotional Crisis
Written by: Nicole Batway, BS, CHES, YMHFA Instructor for Public Health Educator at Kent County Health Department Mental health. It seems to be a hot topic these days, or maybe I just hear about it more than others because part of my job is working in mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Thinking back to…
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Top Ten Posts of 2019
As we begin a new year it is a great time to reflect on what we shared last year and catch up on what you may have missed. We shared topics on literacy, diversity, mental health, personalized learning, leadership, and so much more! Here are the ten most visited blog posts of 2019: Dr. Kilpatrick…
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Can Improving Mental Health, Improve Achievement?
“Kids who suffer from mental health disorders…inevitably miss out on opportunities for learning and building relationships.” -David Anderson, expert on schools and mental health at the Child Mind Institute There are more than 50 million public school students in the United States, and as many as 1 in 5 show signs of a mental health…
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Co-Author of “Fostering Resilient Learners” Keynotes at School Mental Health Conference
Veteran school administrator and professional development agent Pete Hall has dedicated his career to supporting the improvement of our education systems. Besides partnering with Alisa Simeral on three ASCD books including “Fostering Resilient Learners”, he authored The First-Year Principal (Scarecrow Education, 2004) and Lead On! Motivational Lessons for School Leaders (Eye on Education, 2011). Hall currently works as an educational…
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Creating a Positive School Climate
Imagine you are a student at your school and you have a big test tomorrow. Maybe the test is the SAT or maybe just a spelling test. The problem is that you have not studied. How would you be feeling? You might feel a little panicked, sweaty, nervous, or even nauseous. Having some anxiety in…