NYSSBA's Study Break

Join Study Break's host, Dr. Gayle Simidian, as she chats with Dr. Gil Noam, founder and director of the PEAR Institute, Partnerships in Education and Resilience, at McLean Hospital and associate professor at Harvard Medical School. They will discuss the socio-emotional and academic challenges and opportunities of reopening schools in the fall.

No one wants to be a Monday morning quarterback when it comes to resuming school sports in the fall. Study Break talks to Chris Watson, director of communications for the New York State Public High School Athletic Association, who discusses sports guidance and the new normal for high school athletics.

Some students who struggle at school find learning at home more fulfilling. Why?

Will history repeat itself?

One video game is helping students emotionally deal with missing school.

How do we transition to a new normal?

Difficult times can be stressful. Learn to build an alliance with stress.

One symbol unites us all during the pandemic.

One good deed highlights the healing power of the performing arts.

Does a little isolation have an upside?

As learning goes online, communities grow stronger.

How are youth processing news about the coronavirus? What steps can schools take to allay fears students might have? This week’s Study Break features Dr. Janine Domingues, clinical psychologist at the Child Mind Institute. Dr. Domingues discusses how kids’ cognitive and emotional development may play into fears about the virus and how this might affect both student learning and mental health.

Do women often get the top spot in K-12 education? Not according to research. Find out why and learn ways to build a stronger female superintendent pipeline.

Teens are weary and bored in class, says Yale researchers. How can schools improve student engagement?

Youth are reporting mental health concerns. How can we foster resilience?

Pronouns capture a major aspect of identity. Proper usage is important.

How can we cultivate original thinkers?

A possible new mandate for dyslexia screening in New York schools may be on its way. What you should know.

Young students learn empathy and hone perspective-taking skills when they care for animals.

Climate change is taking a toll on youth mental health. How can school leaders help? Watch our NYSSBA News episode on the recent climate strike here: http://bit.ly/2n7iF2w

Marketing was the hook. Health effects are the sinker. Schools join forces in response to vaping crisis.

School leaders have an obligation to ensure students learn in educational settings without discrimination.

Does school security technology capitalize on people’s fears or deliver a high return on investment?

Legal eagles are questioning a zero-tolerance approach to school safety and offering better practices in threat assessment.

The College Board is rolling out a new tool to capture student resourcefulness against the odds. So, why is this important?

What if you can’t run, hide or fight?

Demographers and economists believe urban growth and sustainability is tied to immigration.

Through participatory budgeting, students vote on what happens to school funds.

Digital reading is commonplace. But, is there a price to pay?

Find out best practices for K-12 crowdfunding.

Students are using tweets, storytelling and the arts to cultivate their civic selves. Schools may just need to play a little catch up.

Take a deep breath. Count to 3. Now react.

Don’t underestimate B students. They may win in the end.

Rural schools often have unique challenges. Learn creative ways to offset some of them.

Students protest public speaking in class. Know why. Know what to do.

Schools that produce and use relatively equal amounts of energy are called net zero schools. Listen to learn more.

Is creativity dead?

What would the world be like if we all got along? Ask a preschooler.

How to deal with helicopter parents.

Equity happens one word at a time.

School start times and course schedules clash with the timing of optimal student performance.

Prepare yourself to combat the latest trend in teen drug use.

Quality STEM afterschool programs boost kids’ attitudes about STEM and help them better understand the STEM career track.

That marker you’re holding may harm your health. Check out the findings of a recent study about toxic chemicals in school supplies.

What should schools know about the dangerous online teen behavior known as digital self-harm?

Comics provide an accessible entry point into learning and help students recall information. How, you ask?

Teaching about slavery isn’t easy, but it’s not supposed to be notes scholars. New research shows that slavery needs to be taught more effectively in school. Learn how.

How do you ensure student data isn’t compromised on social media?

Would you know if students are juuling? If so, would you know what to do about it?

How do you get to happy? Positive psychology leads the way.

Girls need to speak up, says Meghan Markle, Prince Harry’s fiancée. Learn how you can help empower young girls to speak their minds.