A January 2022 study published in JAMA Pediatrics confirmed what many educators, administrators, and support staff already knew: School closures, disrupted learning, and a pandemic year have coalesced to create an alarming mental health crisis among teenagers. The study found that up to 60 percent of students are experiencing “strong distress,” including anxiety and depression….
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In 2020, the World Economic Forum released a list of the most sought-after skills for the jobs of tomorrow. Among them were a number of surprising entries such as creativity, coordinating with others, emotional intelligence, and service orientation. At least, they were surprising if you weren’t an educator. For those of us who spent the…
This guide walks you through the COVID-19 funding still available to school districts, how to access emergency funds, and allowable uses for relief spending—including tools and platforms to help you keep students and families informed and engaged
Institutions are rapidly turning to technology to provide an individualized education to the increasing number of learners they serve, but gaps still exist in the skills needed by employers once students graduate. To help institutions meet these challenges, the Google Cloud learning platform and the interactive tutor provide educators with ways to manage curriculum and…
Schools around the globe have found that Apple devices’ ease of use, robust design, and thoughtful creative & educational features absolutely essential in the classroom. Find out how Apple’s accessibility features support all areas of learning.
Numerous studies have shown the lifelong importance of exercise and playing sports for young children. Physically active children are often happier children. Children involved in team sports develop lifelong friendships and develop a work ethic that stays with them through adulthood. But sometimes, the pressures of performing can have negative impacts on children. Challenges arise when sports…
There are few industries that have felt the transformational touch of technology quite like education. In this e-book, we address the cybersecurity threats that impact K12 education, highlight why it is critical to proactively address them, and more.
In this week’s episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 3 key actions for trauma-informed student support6 ways administrators can address teacher burnout in their schoolsFostering student well-being with Microsoft Education Solutions
The classroom has evolved. Students are transitioning from sitting at their desks listening to a lecture to actively participating through the introduction of technology. Learn about apps & tools teachers have to deliver the best learning experience.
Most every K–12 teacher or administrator can anecdotally describe the mental health and wellness challenges their students now face. Statistically, it’s overwhelming—more than one-third (37 percent) of high school students report that they experienced poor mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic and 44 percent of them reported they felt persistently sad or hopeless during the…