For Parents, For Teachers & Principals
Geoff Johnson, former superintendent of schools, has written an excellent article: Emotion has a big impact on learning. Several studies have found that positive emotions facilitate learning and contribute to academic achievement. Some highlights from the article:...
For Parents, For Teachers & Principals
The article The Art and Science of Aging Well has science-based information that is valuable for everyone. The author, Dr. Thomas Verny, is a clinical psychiatrist, academic, award-winning author, public speaker, poet and podcaster. He has written 8 books, including a...
For Parents, For Teachers & Principals
Recommended read by Caroline Alphonso, education reporter, Globe and Mail: Cellphone bans in schools seem to be working, but some wonder how long that will last. Policies have been established to remove a common classroom distraction: the cell phone. What does the...
For Parents, For Teachers & Principals
Over 90% of teens in the US believe cyber harassment is a problem. The excellent resource Cyberbullying and Suicide among Youth – Guide is written by Andrew McKenna, Deputy Director of NCADD (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Inc.) Headings from the...
For Parents, For Teachers & Principals
The Lanier Law Firm recently published a page dedicated to social media addiction: Social Media Addiction Statistics. The firm is actively working with families on how to make sure the apps become safer places. As this is such an important issue, insight into the...
