We all have resistance to change. It’s scary and unknown and we are creatures of habit, routine and comfort. The habitual brain is actually part of a survival technique. If we had to truly think through every step of everything we do each day as if it were our first time doing it, we wouldn’t get anything done. If you haven’t read The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg, I strongly suggest you do. “We need not only skills-based health education, but skills-progression health Read ▸ about When Teachers are Resistant to Change…
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Leveraging Every Student Succeeds Act $$ to Support the Whole Child
Tomorrow, Liz Thorne and I will be headed to our first ESEA Conference in Kansas City. The National ESEA Conference is an annual project of the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators and the largest conference focused on federal education programs for disadvantaged students. The Conference emphasizes the critical nature of doing what’s right and what’s needed today – to help every child succeed and achieve at high levels.Our workshop proposal, Leveraging Every Students Read ▸ about Leveraging Every Student Succeeds Act $$ to Support the Whole Child
KAHPERD Health Education Cadre of Trainers- Call for Applications!
The Kentucky Association for Health, PE, Recreation and Dance (KAHPERD) is looking for educators with a background in school/classroom health education. Any interested applicant can click on this link and apply by February 15. Applications will be reviewed and scored by Board of Directors members and a performance checklist on how they will be scored is within the application. Thank you for your interest in the KAHPERD cadre of teacher trainers! Please complete all questions on this Read ▸ about KAHPERD Health Education Cadre of Trainers- Call for Applications!
Using Art to Raise Awareness of Gun Violence
#NoMoreEmptyDesks uses school desks as a way for high school students to create a message about the impact of loss from gun violence, whether in their school or community. The idea was conceived by Robin Cogan, a school nurse in Camden City School District (New Jersey) after receiving the idea in response to one of her tweets. She partnered with an art teacher (Lisa Wallenburg) in her district and a student (Christian) to paint the desks. Desks are being crafted in the art room at Brimm Read ▸ about Using Art to Raise Awareness of Gun Violence
It’s More Than Reading, Writing, ‘Rithmatic
Written by Antionette Meeks of Cairn Guidance, a Dove Self-Esteem Project Partner Reading, writing and basic mathematics are fundamental skills that individuals need in today’s world. While these are necessary skills enabling a person to conduct daily living activities and experience success in both their personal and professional lives, these aren’t the only skills needed by youth as they grow into adulthood. Youth need to feel confident and competent. These feelings may be Read ▸ about It’s More Than Reading, Writing, ‘Rithmatic
Why I Choose to Promote the Dove Self-Esteem Project – From a Male Perspective
Written by Brett Delaney, Middle School Health Teacher, Coach and Dove Self-Esteem Project Cadre Trainer with Cairn Guidance, a Dove Self-Esteem PartnerI am a father to three young girls. I coach softball and teach middle school students. Self-esteem, body image, and body confidence are topics addressed on a daily basis with all the women and girls in my life. What I have noticed in any conversation about self-esteem everyone, including my students, related it back to women and Read ▸ about Why I Choose to Promote the Dove Self-Esteem Project – From a Male Perspective
The Price of Joining the 100 Club
By Monica Coleman, Dove Self-Esteem Cadre TrainerWritten by Cairn Guidance in partnership with the Dove Self-Esteem ProjectThe way we look at ourselves and others has changed dramatically with social media and tools used to engage with the world online. We have replaced our pocket mirrors with the selfie function of our cell phones and made habits of posting our self-checks online for all to see. Filters, angles, and edits help erase any blemish and accentuate features beyond their Read ▸ about The Price of Joining the 100 Club
We Can Affirm AND Challenge Young People
By Liz ThorneA recent article in the Atlantic explored gender and the intersections of adolescent development, medical care, and parenting. Through the experiences of young people, trans and gender non-conforming folks, families and researchers, the article explores the central question of how to balance providing young people the support (from family support and mental health services to puberty-blocking drugs, hormones and/or surgery) they need while keeping in mind that adolescence is a time Read ▸ about We Can Affirm AND Challenge Young People