Building relationships and trust is still important towards the end of the year! “There is always more than what you see.” You never know what impact you will have on “that kid” by not giving up. A Letter to Teachers From "That Kid" https://t.co/FxPXFjmnSU via @WeAreTeachers
🗣 Hire more school-based mental health professionals!
Students are more likely to seek mental health supports in school than other settings.
"Diagnoses of [suicidal ideation or suicide attempts] increased from 580,000 in 2007 to 1.12 million in 2015." https://t.co/ZhQFqexwpJ
Traits for autistic boys may include avoiding eye contact and lining up toys. None of that may be true for autistic girls. Many girls have been overlooked—and that can have lifelong consequences. Learn more: https://t.co/ogDyTVWZlG
Science confirms what teachers have long known: when they feel seen, safe, and supported, *all* students—even those who have faced significant academic and emotional challenges—can learn. #HowLearningHappens https://t.co/whUOVBHKBD
Research study finds "mindfulness instruction helped boost students’ attention skills, as well as develop coping mechanisms for stress" - greater focus and important life skills. @solanabeachsd#sbsdedu@sandiegocoe https://t.co/qKoGOsT1mQ via @UKnowHGSE
I’m convinced the best way for schools to teach empathy, #respect, tolerance & compassion, is to as adults, model these behaviors each & every day for our #students.