For probably the first time since I started teaching, I am refreshed and ready to return to the classroom.
There is no "getting back to normal." There is no "moving on." Moving forward is what we are all called to do after tragedy.
You wanted the teacher slice of life stuff? The real about the life of a teacher? Here it is. Laundry talk.
Why do people hate change? Is it because we objectively conclude that it’s bad or because we are afraid?
More action less substance in my opinion. Still as solid episode and a deeper dive into the impact of loss on the young mind. There's some teacher stuff at the end if you've already seen it or don't care. ***SPOILERS AHEAD***
Just because it feels like school is your entire life doesn't mean it's the only think you have to talk about.
If you find that you are always angry, crying, struggling, or sad, talk to someone instead of feeling that way forever.
This year, social and emotional health emerged as one of the most important new focuses surrounding our students in DISD. With the new focus on Pre K recently, it’s clear that we are now moving toward thinking about and educating the whole child over time instead of just the student from year to year.
Kids aren’t machines. They are people that think, feel, learn, cry, laugh, and everything in between. A 10th grader that can’t read didn’t become that way in the summer after 9th grade, they never learned when they were where? PRE K. The thanks for this goes several people, but I want to make sure I mention Alan Cohen. He has done a fantastic job since joining the district and I believe he is making huge strides in trying to improve how we educate our kids. Follow us on Facebook; Twitter; iTunes; Soundcloud; Stitcher Related Articles: Mental Health Week Rundown Empathizing with Dallas Student Anxiety Dallas Student Testing Anxiety Why Dallas Student Emotions Matter Rethink Dallas Student Failure Rethink what success means for the benefit of Dallas students Dallas Student Social and Emotional Health Stop making excuses for Dallas Student Behavior When DISD Students Breakdown Why "Back in my day" Hurts Dallas Education Keeping Secrets for DISD Students It's OK for DISD Teachers to Cry Top Ten Positive and Negative Moments in Dallas Education 2015 Positive 04: Social and Emotional Health Positive 05: Trustees Stop By Negative 05: Student Mother Kicked Out Positive 06: Supportive Principal Negative 06: A Bad Spot Observation Positive 07: Department Chair Respect Negative 07: Principals Lying Positive 08: DISD Student Has Her Baby Negative 08: Parent thinks their child is stupid Positive 09: Thanked by a Parent Negative 09: Blamed for a DISD Student Fight Positive 10. Alex Hales and Retired Teacher Negative 10. Promising DISD Student Gets Pregnant Mental Health may as well be magic or wizardry to most people. As much science and evidence that's out there about the reality and importance of the human mind, we stilldon't take itseriously. Even when something terriblehappens, we tend to genralize and treat thsoe people as outliers, call them crazy, and move on without doing anything different.
Mental Health Week is an opportunity to realize that the mind matters. As it relates to education,it can be the difference between an A and and F for students. It can be the difference between a teacher that makes a true change in a students life and a teacher that shows up with liquor in their coffee. You have to takecare of your students and take care of yourself. Mental Health Matters. Student Mental Health: Empathizing with Dallas Student Anxiety Dallas Student Testing Anxiety Why Dallas Student Emotions Matter Rethink Dallas Student Failure Rethink what success means for the benefit of Dallas students Dallas Student Social and Emotional Health Stop making excuses for Dallas Student Behavior When DISD Students Breakdown Why "Back in my day" Hurts Dallas Education Keeping Secrets for DISD Students Teacher Mental Health: It's OK for DISD Teachers to Cry DISD Teacher Tears Joy DISD Teacher Tears Overwhelmed DISD Teacher Tears Hopelessness DISD Teacher Tears Frustration Giving up on your students Shake off those long teacher nights Taking school home Make time for yourself Waking up and Dragging in New Teacher Trashcan In case you missed it: DISD and Dallas Education Rundown - December Week 2 Follow us on Twitter; iTunes; Soundcloud; Stitcher; Facebook The Dallas Education Blog Store |
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