As the focus on education begins to shift more onto student mental health and support, we are beginning to understand that educators also need the same.
What does educator engagement and disengagement look like? How can we address burnout and demoralization? How can we come up with solutions so we can give our best and find joy and fulfillment in our jobs? How can we take care of ourselves to create the best environment for student growth and effective partnerships with parents?
This month we delved into these questions and more! Check out this month’s Learning Network resources:
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Webinar: “Addressing Burnout and Demoralization in K12” with guest presenter Mandy Froehlich
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Blog post: “4 Tips to Help Students and Families Survive the Winter Blues and Stress” by Laura Steinbrink
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Blog post: “How to Communicate with Parents About Mental Health” with curated ParentSquare posts
Twitter chat: Jan 15 moderated by Laura Steinbrink. Check out the chat here!
Questions discussed
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How can parents and teachers work together to support stressed students?
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When students are struggling to focus on their academics due to anxiety or stress, what strategies can we implement at home and at school?
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What are the best ways for teachers to approach parents about their student’s anxiety?
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Gratitude has proven to help reduce anxiety by helping us focus on the positives instead of the negatives. What gratitude activities can we promote among families?
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Join our Facebook Group to be part of the conversation and check out the ParentSquare Learning Network website to see content on all topics!
