For better or worse, tests — and the anxiety that comes along with them — are a normal part of our education system. Exams give students the...
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Early Childhood & Developmental Screening
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4 Tips for Reducing Test Anxiety in Middle School Students
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Early Childhood & Developmental Screening
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7 Videos to Help Educators Practice Mindfulness and De-Stress
We’ve all had that moment: A student is being particularly challenging or stress from the job is reaching a boiling point. For many, the nat...
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Early Childhood & Developmental Screening
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8 Ways to Maximize the Benefits of Your Comprehensive Education Approach
A high-quality comprehensive education approach can be transformative for both your staff and students. Immediate benefits include heightene...
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Early Childhood & Developmental Screening
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We Have Implicit Bias Toward Students. Here are 3 Ways to Reduce its Effects
Research shows that we all have implicit biases. Neuroscientists have found that our brains tend to quickly categorize others as a way to id...
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Early Childhood & Developmental Screening
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Trauma-Informed Activities for Students: Strengthening the School Community
Trauma informed practices in schools can revolutionize your school community. This approach highlights that students are more than likely to...
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Early Childhood & Developmental Screening
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Positive Teacher-Student Relationships Improve Student Achievement
On average, students attend 180 days of school each year. This comes to about 1,200 hours or 72,000 minutes. That is a lot of time spent wit...
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4 Reasons to Start the School Day with Morning Meetings
Have you considered implementing morning meetings in your school or class? You should.
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