Increasing student resilience in the era of increased suicides and school shootings Nancy Willard This spring, schools have experienced a profound increase in student suicides and attempts, as well as school shootings. Recognize that as bad as things have been this spring, things are likely to be worse next fall. Contention over race, origin, LGBTQ and sexual assault/harassment will increase, along with contention over gun control. Read more>> Lightbox interactive e-book Sponsored by Follett School Solutions, Inc. Follett School Solutions, Inc. introduces Lightbox, an interactive, digital e-book that incorporates video, audio, Google Maps, worksheets, quizzes and more. Read more>> The awkward obligation: When you suspect a student is dangerous Chicago Tribune Many people may consider calling the police an extreme response. But calling a school’s threat assessment team should be easier. Schools that set up these teams should ensure that students, parents and community members know they can confidentially air suspicions about a student. The flip side is that local educators, trained to spot trouble and intervene, have to handle these cases tactfully. Read more>> Supporting educational leaders and administrators Sponsored by Big Ideas Learning Written by Dr. Ron Larson and Dr. Laurie Boswell, Big Ideas Math: Modeling Real Life uses an exploratory approach to engage students through rich explorations and problem solving. This research-based series comes with multiple forms of support for administrators, including robust reporting and analytics. Read more>> Mentors matter, new research finds Chalkbeat Do student teachers learn more when they’re mentored by especially effective teachers? Three studies released this year offer real evidence that good teaching can be passed down, in a sense, from mentor teacher to student teacher. Read more>> Teaching firearms safety in public schools is an idea worth talking about Statesman Journal There are too many stories about gun accidents that might have been prevented if young people had been shown how to recognize gun danger and act appropriately. An initiative petition was filed to make firearms-safety instruction mandatory in all sixth-grade public schools in Oregon. Read more>> What it’s like to be a school therapist Huffington Post Early identification and care are critical, and some schools have dedicated mental health professionals available for students. However, these workers are overstretched and budgets are tight, meaning many kids are overlooked. And families don’t always have adequate insurance coverage for treatment. Read more>> Turning the dreaded summer slide into a win-win situation The Hechinger Report Study after study confirms that summer learning loss is a yearly phenomenon, and that it keeps millions of children from reaching their full potentials. Summer is an ideal time for students to gain skills, and it opens opportunities for renewal and growth for educators who serve in high-quality summer learning programs. Read more>> | 