On March 20, the AIU and Project SEEKS SES held its eighth virtual community of practice meeting. During the meeting, the West Mifflin School District and the University of Pittsburgh […]
When asked for feedback about the wellness rooms in his district — and the behavioral health specialist and behavioral health technician who staff them — Cornell superintendent Aaron Thomas is
Cornell Wellness Rooms help strengthen the district’s mental/behavioral health supports Read Post »
In education, Tom Ralston is a firm believer in the value of stepping out of the regular day-to-day and broadening horizons. With that in mind, Ralston thought about ways he
University of Pittsburgh takes teaching students to SXSW EDU Read Post »
When asked about success stories within the New Directions program at the Penn Hills School District, Thomas Kilcrease’s and Carter Carles’ eyes light up. There’s been a lot. Carles remembers
On February 21, the AIU and Project SEEKS SES held its seventh virtual community of practice meeting. The meeting revolved around Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) and Teen Mental
Project SEEKS SES holds virtual community of practice around YMHFA and tMHFA Read Post »
Last year, the Woodland Hills School District was able to open up a Resiliency Room in the high school, to help students center themselves in times of stress and trauma.
Calming rooms open at Edgewood, Turtle Creek Elementary STEAM Academies Read Post »
As Hailey Hamilton and Kristy Skradski began planning to start a Be The Kind Kid Club at Highlands Elementary School, they reached out to peers for advice. Teachers at Hamilton’s
Highlands Elementary introduces new student organization based on spreading kindness Read Post »
As Troy Brown walks the hallways of Founder’s Hall Middle School, he stops to talk to every student passing by, greeting them and asking them how they’re doing. For Brown,
McKeesport Area School District YESS Team makes a big impact on the district’s students Read Post »
When Shannon Keating was a student, school was her safe space. Ms. Keating remembers a number of adults who helped uplift her, and propel her forward, even in some rough
On January 17, the AIU and Project SEEKS SES held its sixth virtual community of practice meeting. The meeting revolved around the Cornell School District’s wellness spaces, and additional mental health
