Many of our students are navigating various levels of anxiety, depression, and stress. The causes include the lingering effects of the pandemic, social media influence, increased academic pressure, and a feeling of uncertainty about their future. Student mental health sits […]
Episcopal Day School, located in Augusta, GA, introduced a Nature School – born from a deep belief that children learn best through meaningful, hands-on experiences that connect them to the world around them. The program grew out of the PK-grade […]
When answers to everyday questions are available within seconds at the touch of a button, educators are left questioning: How do we prepare students for an unknown and ever-changing future? Rather than teaching students what to think, schools that implement […]
Anxiety disorders affect nearly one in three adolescents aged 13-18, making it crucial for educators to recognize and understand their impact in the classroom. Students experiencing anxiety often struggle with persistent worry and physical symptoms such as headaches and stomachaches, […]
What’s one program that your school could add that would positively impact all of your students, as well as parents and your surrounding community? A program that would simultaneously support curriculum, leadership development, and after-school and summer offerings, while also […]
Top of mind for parents and educators is the current state of student well-being. We’re left wondering how to best support the unique needs of this generation. How did we arrive at what some describe as an adolescent mental health […]
SAIS encourages schools to adopt a comprehensive approach to ensure a seamless transition for these students. Guided by your school’s mission, vision, and values, we recommend leveraging the Enrolling Displaced Students Toolkit as both a current and future resource. The […]
Independent school mission statements often stretch beyond student academic gains to focus on developing the whole child. Yet, shaping students’ character, while admirable, is difficult to measure. Dr. Larry McLemore, head of school at the Saint James School in Montgomery, […]
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