Posts about Bullying and Safety
Social-Emotional Effects of COVID-19 on Children and Adolescents
We may not yet fully understand the pandemic’s long-term mental health effects on children, but this is an opportunity to begin addressing their social-emotional needs and to continue promoting healthy development, even in the midst of a global crisis.
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Reimagine After School Spaces | How to Maximize Safety Amid COVID-19
Whether virtual or in person, after school spaces will need to be redesigned to accommodate students safely during the pandemic. Take a look at the following recommendations to help you reopen your program in a way that maintains social distancing, limits contact, and reduces everyone’s risk of contracting the disease.
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How to Safely Reopen Your After School Program During COVID-19
Reopening the doors to your program will take effort, flexibility, and collaboration with parents, school leaders, and other community partners.
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COVID-19 | Q&A with Preparedness Expert
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, we know you have concerns, questions, and fears. Our world is facing unprecedented challenges and uncertainty with the continuing spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, and you have our commitment that we stand with you.
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5 Soft Skills That Every Future Entrepreneur Needs
Today’s students aren’t interested in landing the best jobs - they’re creating them. In fact, a 2011 Gallup Student Poll shows that many children ages 5-12 have entrepreneurial aspirations.
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Creating a Social Contract to Foster Social Responsibility in Afterschool
Need a way to manage your afterschool program that even your students will enjoy? Try creating a social contract.
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4 Tips to Teach the Value of Giving Back
‘Tis the season of giving! And it’s also the perfect time to teach students the importance of community service and giving back. Volunteering can help students develop into compassionate, socially-conscious citizens, while fostering a lifelong commitment to serving others in need.
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Stop the Bullying- 5 Resources to Turn Students into Upstanders
With school back in session, it’s important to touch on a serious and prevalent issue: bullying.
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5 Tips For Fostering Positive Behavior In Learning Spaces
When working with children, you’re sure to encounter difficult behavior from time to time.
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Protect Our Species: 5 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day 2019
This year’s Earth Day theme is “Protect Our Species,” and its mission is to raise awareness of the rapid rate of extinction and encourage people to change their habits and help advocate to reverse the effect.
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