When students make observations, they learn how to describe what they see, interpret the images, and then make deeper connections.

What happens if teachers stop putting on a happy face, and start showing their real emotions in the classroom?

In a year that’s bringing a lot of stress, this tool is no cure-all, but it can help teachers keep their emotions in check.

Asset-based teaching starts from the idea that every student has something to share, and these activities get everyone talking.

When middle and high school students listen to each other tell their stories, they build stronger relationships—a key part of social and emotional learning.

Remote learning was an emergency response last year, but districts can create a long-term virtual learning space that meets students’ and teachers’ needs.

With recognition of the benefits of mental health breaks on the rise, experts recommend helping students learn to cope with stress — not avoid it.

Assessments can trigger negative thoughts and feelings, especially when students’ disabilities are related to anxiety—here’s how to help students address testing anxiety in a healthy way.

Fusing the study of art and literary texts is a great way to foster analytic thinking in high school learners.

An educational integration specialist writes educators must embrace new ed tech tools to fully reap innovations and efficiencies in post-pandemic learning.

School leaders should refrain from relying on self-care approaches, such as yoga and meditation, to support teachers who are exhausted and stressed out, according to Sean Slade, co-head of education, North America, for the nonprofit BTS Spark.  

The findings of this study suggest that concern, worry, and stress related to school violence or shootings may be risk factors for internalizing problems among adolescents, with variation in the strength of the association by race/ethnicity. (pdf)