Social media has one of the biggest influences on students’ well-being, and students’ attitudes and behaviors around technology are evolving as fast as digital devices themselves. The Social Institute will share results from the world’s largest school survey about students, […]
All schools have crisis plans―what to do in case of fire, tornado, or an intruder. SAIS recently reached out to school counselors and nurses asking, “Does your school have written policies, plans, or procedures for a student in a mental […]
Join this webinar to learn about causes and consequences of political polarization in our society, why schools must address the challenge head-on, bridge-building in the classroom, media literacy, and social emotional learning as tools for depolarization and partnering with parents […]
School-Wide A ‘Fiercely Compassionate’ Approach to Student Mental Health The 74 Bringing a Dog to School Edutopia How to Mitigate the Youth Mental Health Crisis in Schools: Connection + Belonging Challenge Success National Guidelines for Child and Youth Behavioral Health […]
Devorah Heitner, author of Screenwise and the forthcoming book Growing up in Public: Coming Of Age In A Digital World, shares her thoughts on supporting parents, educators, and mentoring our students in the digital age. Why is the digital well-being […]
Worry Free Wednesdays at Frederica Academy Rachael Lee, counselor at Frederica Academy (GA), explains one component of their student health and wellness program. The goal of “Worry Free Wednesday” is to promote and enhance student wellness, including mental, emotional, and […]
A four-session virtual workshop series presented by ATLIS Learn from experts in the field about the latest trends, tools, risks, and strategies for using AI in education. Over the course of four sessions, you will gain practical insights into how […]
This article is based on a workshop presented by Stephenson and Kronsberg at the 2023 NAIS Annual Conference. Originally created by Stephenson in 2009, the goal of the workshop is to widen the lens of the conflict situation and ultimately […]
An Employee Handbook Refresher Course for Independent Schools McLane Middleton Clarify Your School’s Handbook Policy About Reporting Student Discipline NAIS Creating Policies for Social Media Discipline NAIS First Circuit Decision Underscores Importance Of Effective Enrollment Agreements And Student Handbooks Schwartz […]
Optimizing the Board/Head Partnership The challenges facing boards and heads are more complex than ever. A trusting board/head relationship creates powerful opportunities for the school to thrive and move forward when critical moments arise. This workshop will discuss what heads […]
