October 13, 2022
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of a difference you want to make.”
—Jane Goodall
ARE WE CREATING MORE ANXIETY FOR OUR STUDENTS?
THERE'S A LOT TO READ ABOUT STUDENT MENTAL health and the pandemic, but there are also school-based stressors contributing to this crisis that need to be addressed. Stressbusters: Flexibility in the Learning Environment, this year's Regional Symposium, which will be held virtually on Thursday, November 3rd (6:30pm - 8:00pm), will not offer a magic wand solution, but will examine the idea of control in the classroom and what that means for mental health. After listening to this conversation between author and educator Cathy Vatterott with Rye superintendent & LHCSS President, Eric Byrne, you may find that some of your district's policies and practices need to be reexamined (so make sure to register through your district clerk).
FLEXIBILITY FROM STRICT DEADLINES COULD BE A WIN FOR STRESSED-OUT STUDENTS
SCIENCE SAYS THAT EXCESSIVE HOMEWORK loads and inflexible due dates are major contributors to student stress. Many believe that hard and fast deadlines are part of teaching students organizational skills, but that's not really how things go in the workplace, where most often, due dates are flexible. In fact, research shows that a one or two day extension increases student engagement and learning.
DISCUSSION OF CLIMATE EXPANDED IN NJ CLASSROOMS THIS YEAR
...OH AND IT'S PERMEATING THE ENTIRE CURRICULUM. New Jersey has a new mandate to include climate education in multiple areas of study in K-12 public schools. The next generation will need to be part of the solution to climate change, so students are now learning how it affects all areas of society.
Learn what the regional consensus is regarding the resolutions up for vote at NYSSBA's 10/17 Business Meeting
All in the info is on WPSBA's worksheet
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