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May 11, 20213 min read

Part 2: The CASEL Guide to Schoolwide Social and Emotional Learning

By Jennie Liang, CEI Intern CASEL, the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning, released The CASEL Guide to Schoolwide...

Jackson Sims

May 11, 20215 min read

Sleep Hygiene as a Self-Care Practice

By Jackson Sims, CEI Intern There’s only so much time in the day, so it can be tempting to stay up late when we don’t get to do...

Compassion Fatigue and Burnout: A Leader’s Responsibility

Center for Educational Improvement

May 11, 20215 min read

Compassion Fatigue and Burnout: A Leader’s Responsibility

By Dana Asby, CEI Director of Innovation & Research Support As the end of one of the most difficult school years many have faced in...

Featured Fellows: Maranacook Community Middle and High School Principals

Center for Educational Improvement

May 11, 20214 min read

Featured Fellows: Maranacook Community Middle and High School Principals

By Dana Asby, CEI Director of Innovation & Research Support A lesson that COVID-19 has reinforced for many school communities this year...

Teacher Efficacy: Crucial for General and Special Education Classrooms

Center for Educational Improvement

Apr 26, 20213 min read

Teacher Efficacy: Crucial for General and Special Education Classrooms

By Kelsey Remeis, CEI Intern With the recent times of uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been changes in almost every...

Coalition for the Future of Education Aligning with Department of Education COVID-19 Student Respons

Center for Educational Improvement

Apr 21, 20216 min read

Coalition for the Future of Education Aligning with Department of Education COVID-19 Student Respons

By Cristine Chen and Whitney Becker, CEI Interns It is no secret that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has acutely affected students,...

The Importance of Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs)

Center for Educational Improvement

Apr 14, 20213 min read

The Importance of Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs)

By Jennie Liang, CEI Intern In the field of child development, there is growing attention on positive childhood experiences (PCEs) and...

A Culture of Courage: Youth Speak, We Listen

Center for Educational Improvement

Apr 13, 20216 min read

A Culture of Courage: Youth Speak, We Listen

By Melissa Patschke, EdD, Director, CEI Coalition for the Future of Education “Courage is the first of the human qualities, Because it is...

Weathering: The Effects of Everyday Racism

Center for Educational Improvement

Apr 12, 20213 min read

Weathering: The Effects of Everyday Racism

By: Evelyn Cordero, CEI Intern Portia Boston, Diversity Trainer, uses her platform to educate the community about anti-racist work and...

Addressing Inequities in Education: Considerations for American Indian and Alaska Native Children an

Center for Educational Improvement

Mar 30, 20214 min read

Addressing Inequities in Education: Considerations for American Indian and Alaska Native Children an

By Melody Mann, CEI Intern The effects of historical trauma within the American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) communities continues to...

Cultivating Mindful Self-Care to Bolster Confidence

Center for Educational Improvement

Mar 19, 20217 min read

Cultivating Mindful Self-Care to Bolster Confidence

By Kahlil Kuykendall, Gender Economist and Mindfulness Self-Care Instructor Our HeartMind e-News connects the relationship of heart...

Compassion Fatigue: What Is It and What Can We Do About It?

Center for Educational Improvement

Mar 12, 20215 min read

Compassion Fatigue: What Is It and What Can We Do About It?

By Jackson Sims, CEI Intern The role of an educator is far from static. On any given day, an educator can take on a number of duties,...

Cultivating Connections as a Powerful Buffer Against Compassion Fatigue

Center for Educational Improvement

Mar 12, 20214 min read

Cultivating Connections as a Powerful Buffer Against Compassion Fatigue

By Jennie Liang, CEI Intern Protection against compassion fatigue and burnout starts with self-awareness. This is a powerful tool to help...

Compassionate Conversations: Fostering Connection Through Community Building

Center for Educational Improvement

Mar 12, 20214 min read

Compassionate Conversations: Fostering Connection Through Community Building

By Dana Asby, CEI Director of Innovation & Research Support The logistical and emotional hoops that COVID-19 has forced us to jump...

Featured Fellow: Combating Fatigue and Burnout with Ali Sumski, Bridge Program Support Specialist

Center for Educational Improvement

Mar 12, 20214 min read

Featured Fellow: Combating Fatigue and Burnout with Ali Sumski, Bridge Program Support Specialist

By Aparajitha Suresh, CEI Intern Having worked as a mental health provider for over three years, Ali Sumski is no stranger to finding...

How Two Schools in India Are Overcoming the Challenges of the Pandemic

Center for Educational Improvement

Mar 8, 20214 min read

How Two Schools in India Are Overcoming the Challenges of the Pandemic

By Zenisha Shah, CEI Writer and Counselor at Innisfree House School What might have been the response if you asked a student or teacher a...

What Can Teachers Do to Become Anti-Racist Educators?

Center for Educational Improvement

Mar 3, 20214 min read

What Can Teachers Do to Become Anti-Racist Educators?

By Melody Mann, CEI Intern Note: This blog is part 4 of a series on supporting Black students in schools. Part 1 covered what bias looks...

How Teachers Can Implement Anti-Racist Practices in the Classroom

Center for Educational Improvement

Feb 27, 20214 min read

How Teachers Can Implement Anti-Racist Practices in the Classroom

By Kaela Farrise, M.A., CEI Program Assistant, Innovation & Research Support Note: This blog is part 3 of a series on supporting Black...

With Compassion and Love Comes Goodness and Healing

Center for Educational Improvement

Feb 13, 20216 min read

With Compassion and Love Comes Goodness and Healing

Michele Rivers Murphy, CEI Associate Director of Heart Centered Learning Love and suffering are closely related, most certainly in the...

Part I: The CASEL Guide to Schoolwide Social and Emotional Learning

Center for Educational Improvement

Jan 29, 20214 min read

Part I: The CASEL Guide to Schoolwide Social and Emotional Learning

By Kelsey Remeis, CEI Intern CASEL, the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning, released The CASEL Guide to...