Different people have different opinions on what, exactly, should be taught as part of the school curriculum. Should teachers focus only on academic subjects like math and reading? Or do they have a responsibility to teach important life skills as...

What usually happens at your school staff meetings? If they’re anything like most staff meetings, they might get a little bit chaotic. There is pressure to get through every item on the agenda. Opposing views on school policies might come up, which...

As an administrator, you may have worries about how a new school-based mindfulness program will be received by both teachers and students. The curriculum might already feel full to the brim. How will you be able to add yet another task on your...

Teaching high school can be a joy and a challenge. It’s common for kids this age to face difficulties with their mental health like depression and anxiety. They might also be dealing with added pressures in their lives, including at home, at school,...

Teachers are catching on to the importance of designing a trauma-informed space in their classrooms. The term “trauma-sensitive” (or “trauma-informed”) refers to the practice of being knowledgeable about the prevalence of trauma in our communities,...