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Take Good Care of Yourself. We Need You.

“Why can’t we get into Schoology today?” “Can you please remind us how to log in to Clever?” “Where should we post this assignment?” These are all questions my wife and I asked our then-second-grade son’s teacher when our Ohio district first...

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Equity in Student Mental Health: Supporting Students With Disabilities

As part of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Mental Health Month, we discussed how to support the mental health and well-being of students of color and students who...

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Colorful pencils, blank page

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Reading Between the Lines

As educators prepare for the upcoming school year, students’ physical safety will surely be top of mind. Between social distancing, mask...

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The Predators Exploiting Children During the Pandemic

Child predators are ruthless. In the midst of a global pandemic, these individuals are taking advantage of the massive shift in children’s routines...

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Preparing for the Fall: Funding Distance Learning

Every day, we see more districts announce they will begin the school year in a fully online environment. On July 15, both Houston and San Francisco...

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Holding hands

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Equity in Student Mental Health: Supporting LGBTQ+ Students

As I mentioned last week in the first installment of our Equity in Student Mental Health series, it is estimated that up to 20% of children in the...

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Sad student with bullies

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Investing in School Climate and Culture

A school’s climate and culture can play a significant role in student safety and well-being. If a student feels unsafe or unwelcome in a school...

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Students on devices

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Equity in Student Mental Health: Supporting Students of Color

Mental health concerns affect up to 20% of children in the United States. While mental health issues occur at similar frequencies across different...

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Hands on devices

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Are Your Students Responsible Digital Citizens?

In today’s world, technology is considered part of a well-rounded education, especially in light of this year’s massive overhaul to distance...

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New Gaggle expanded service

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Casting a Wider Safety Net

Gaggle Safety Management now includes web filter support and student safety tipline free of charge

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