Educator SEL Resources to Empower Students with Life-Long Confidence
Written by Rodney G. Crouse, M. Ed., 5th Grade Teacher at Reedy Fork Elementary in North Carolina
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 - 1:05pm
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The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that while we’ve made great strides in improving equity in schools, gaps remain. It also demonstrates the fact that student’s social and emotional well-being is inextricably linked to success in school. Research shows that self-esteem is critical for education, no matter the discipline. Simply put, confident kids are happy, healthy, and successful.
The realities of the pandemic – like social isolation, a new learning environment, lack of extracurricular activities – exacerbated stressors for kids and added new challenges. More than ever, students are struggling with self-esteem and relationship issues, anxiety, and general stress. The pandemic clearly shows the need to pay extra attention to the mental, social, and emotional well
The Key to an Exciting Future The Key to an Exciting Future
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“Stem subjects are a versatile preparation for almost any job – they open doors because they demonstrate not just the subject matter but an intellectual rigour in how you think and learn. They are the key to an exciting future!”
In celebration of Women In Science Day, Alison Pain shares more about her role at Northern Trust as chief technology officer, EMEA, and the importance of encouraging women and girls into careers in STEM.
Read the full post on the Science Museum Group’s blog: https://bit.ly/3d1tURz