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5 Ways Educators Can Promote Mental Health Awareness in Schools

Mental health is one of the most important factors in determining a student’s academic success. Poor mental health can lead to decreased self-esteem, increased stress levels, and decreased concentration, all of which can affect a student’s ability...

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Fridays with Chief Trawick: A New Blog Series on Campus Security

Gaggle has partnered with Chief Thomas Y. Trawick, Jr. (Ret.), CEO and Founder of Reimagined Campus Security, LLC, for a new six-part blog series...

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Spring into Mental Health: Embracing Fresh Starts

As the flowers begin to bloom and the weather warms up, spring is a time of renewal and growth. It's a season that signals the end of winter and the...

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A Return to Gaggle After Competitor Services Fall Short

Keeping students safe in the digital world has become an increasingly difficult challenge for schools. As part of an ever-evolving digital world,...

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Saving Student Lives One Session At a Time with Gaggle Therapy

In the midst of the current mental health crisis, schools are struggling to provide the support their students need. Ramsey School District, located...

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Exploring the Definitions of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML): What Are the Key Differences and Considerations?

The concept of intelligent machines has been introduced to culture largely as something to be distrusted, much like SkyNet (from the movie “The...

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Our Girls, Our Kids Are Suffering.

The number of students with challenging mental health situations is increasing. It continues to be a serious crisis—particularly for teen girls.

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The Key to Keeping Students Safe Online

In July of 2018 I went from a high school teacher of 15 years to a building-based administrator. The change, although pre-COVID, was at the beginning...

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Managing a Student Mental Health Crisis in Schools

Introduction: Mental health is a major issue for students of all ages, yet most schools are unprepared to identify warning signs and respond...

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Understanding Accelerated Brain Aging and Its Impact on Mental Health

Student’s brains are physically changing. This seems like an incredible thing to say, but it’s true. In a recent study done by Biological Psychiatry:...

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