‘It builds confidence and independence’: the many benefits of making pupils into mentors

The Guardian - Ryan Wilson "There’s nothing we can do [...]

September 30th, 2016|Categories: Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Emotional Literacy, Emotions, Learning, Mentors, News, School, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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How Mindfulness and Storytelling Help Kids Heal and Learn

KQED News Mind/Shift - Juli Fraga "When mindfulness teacher Laurie [...]

September 26th, 2016|Categories: Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Emotional Literacy, Emotions, Empathy, Learning, Mindfulness, News, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Schools to take on ’emotional learning’

The San Diego Tribune - Maureen Magee "Situated in the [...]

September 25th, 2016|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, California, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Emotional Literacy, Emotions, Learning, News, School, School District, Social & Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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How to talk with kids about traumatic events

Medical X-Press - Betheny Gross "When terrible events, such as [...]

September 22nd, 2016|Categories: Accountability, Behavior, Children, Current Events, Education, Emotions, Empathy, Learning, News, Parenting, Parents, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Bullying Due to Obesity Carries Emotional Effects

Education News - Jace Harr "A new study has found [...]

September 15th, 2016|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Behavior, Bullying, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Diet, Education, Emotional Literacy, Emotions, Learning, News, Nutrition, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Emotionally invested parents give children a leg up in life

Medical X-Press - Mark Wartenberg "Children with emotionally invested parents [...]

September 7th, 2016|Categories: Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Achievement Gap, Brain development, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Emotional Literacy, Emotions, Empathy, Family, Family Engagement, Learning, News, Parental Involvement, Parenting, Parents, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Where mindfulness education fits in schools

Education Dive - Tara García Mathewson "Illinois was the first [...]

September 3rd, 2016|Categories: Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Achievement Gap, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Emotional Literacy, Emotions, Empathy, Learning, Mindfulness, News, School, School culture, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Teenage girls: Mental well-being ‘worsening’

BBC - Sean Coughlan "The mental well-being of teenage girls [...]

August 22nd, 2016|Categories: Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Achievement Gap, Britain, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Emotional Literacy, Emotions, England, Girls, Great Britain (UK), Learning, Mental Health, News, Parenting, Parents, School, Social Media, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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With Kids’ Empathy on the Decline, Books and Talking Help

Education News - Grace Smith "Parents know what it’s like [...]

August 15th, 2016|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Books, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Emotional Literacy, Emotions, Empathy, Learning, News, Parental Involvement, Parenting, Parents, Reading, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Reducing ‘Mean Girl’ Behavior in Classrooms Creates a Healthier Social Environment in Schools, Research Finds

Education World - Nicole Gorman "New research from The Children’s [...]

August 3rd, 2016|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Bullying, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Emotions, Empathy, Girls, Learning, News, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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