A distraught parent calls the Prepare (Violence Prevention Education) office and relates a familiar and heartbreaking story — their middle school-aged child has been the target of serious and prolonged verbal bullying from a classmate. They tell me that school administrators responded to the incidents by advising the bullied child to ...
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Technology: a Bridge to Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Technology has a bad rap when it comes to its ill effects on youth, and it may well deserve it: heavy cell phone use has been linked to depressive symptoms in young people, as has excessive internet use and poor mental health. Yet kids’ engagement with tech is only increasing. ...
The Value of Strong Ties Between School Administrators and Their Staff
As I work with teachers in districts around the country, I often hear that part of what makes teaching so stressful is not feeling supported by school or district leaders. Many times, however, if you ask that leader, they will list the ways they feel that they do provide the ...
A Leader’s Mind Matters
I have held various leadership roles throughout my career, yet it is only recently that I realized how to embody what I believe in; to truly walk the talk. Prior to that, I was not walking the talk, at all. Thoughtful leaders often seek out knowledge, strategies and advice in ...