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Month: April 2020

Month: April 2020

Dr. Ruby K. Payne Discusses the Educational Impact of Poverty
April 27, 2020 Uncategorized admin

Dr. Ruby Payne prepares us for the changing face of poverty in the educational system. She discusses who’s vulnerable, who will bounce back, and how to care for those in sudden need. Share this episode with your administrator and your staff.  It is a must listen to for all educators! Click here to visit Dr.

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Ideas for Self Care
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It is my theory that we are stuck in a twilight zone episode called “Corona Virus.” As counselors and people who look to the needs of others first (and let’s be honest that is every parent I know), are we really taking enough time for ourselves? We are about to give you 6 easy ideas

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How to Plan a Virtual Career Fair Part 2
April 23, 2020 Uncategorized admin

Listen and be inspired as Bryan Pecoraro gives us step by step instructions on setting up a virtual career fair using Google Meets. Bryan was doing virtual career fairs before virtual career fairs were cool! He candidly shares things he did the first time that he DIDN’T do the next time!  We hope you’ll feel

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Easy Tips for Planning a Virtual Career Fair Part 1
April 21, 2020 Uncategorized admin

Author and School Counselor, Lisa King, gives practical ways to start a virtual career fair at your school. She shares tips from her school including dress up days, Interactive career-related games, and ideas to involve parents, students, and teachers!  Check out Lisa’s webpage here. Make sure to look at her books including Be Your Own

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Making an Effort for Self Care
April 17, 2020 Uncategorized admin

We realize we did an episode on self care recently, BUT that was before uncertainty hit our lives from out of nowhere.  Now with the pressure of balancing work life, homeschooling, parenting, and our own anxiety, making an EFFORT for self care is imperative.  Listen as we use the letters in the word “Effort” to

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Understanding the Impact of Maslow Before Bloom with Dr. Bryan Pearlman
April 13, 2020 Uncategorized admin

Dr. Bryan Pearlman, author of the book, Whatever It Takes for All Students to Succeed in School and Life, shares wisdom on what preparations we can make now to support faculty and students with increasing mental health concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic.  Dr. Pearlman is a former administrator (and self-admitted teacher at heart), therapist, and co-founder

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Resources for Parents During Covid-19
April 11, 2020 Uncategorized admin

As a parent herself, School counselor Alisha Kowsky, understood how parents have been feeling in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.  She shares with us what she implemented and the resources she has been sharing with parents and teachers to offer support.  We also discuss the website, https://wideopenschool.org/ and the incredible learning paths available to students

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Tips for Educators With Anxiety
April 7, 2020 Uncategorized admin

This season of change can be overwhelming.   In a very timely episode, Lauren Jewett, special education teacher and BLTN Teachers Fellow, shares practical tips we can use to manage anxiety.  Share this episode with your staff to help calm their stress and let them realize we are all navigating this together.   Here is a

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No Internet? No Problem! Ensuring Equitable Access During Distance Learning
April 3, 2020 Uncategorized admin

School counselor, Rachel Berogan, shares multiple distance learning resources she has created for students in her rural community.  These social emotional tools are activities students can do independently or with family members.  The activities don’t require internet capabilities which ensures equitable access for all students.

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Grieving the School Year
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Check out our related podcast on this topic! My Dear Educator Friend,Those emotions you’re feeling? They could be grief. Raise your hand if you’ve felt any of these emotions over the past few weeks: shock, confusion, anger, guilt, sadness, helplessness. Keep reading as we explain why you’re grieving the school year and give you 5

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