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Santa Clara County Events and Resources to Support Youth Development
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Slowing Down to Learn: Mindful Pauses That Can Help Student Engagement //...
The excerpt below is from the book “Mindfulness for Teachers: Simple Skills for Peace and Productivity in the Classroom,” by Patricia A. Jennings. This section is from the chapter entitled...
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Let's Talk About Bullying // Nicholas Carlisle
Published on Feb 20, 2015Student bullying and cyberbullying are at epidemic levels across the world, with an average of 30% of students being bullied on a regular basis. And adults - teachers, parents...
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This Is My Place: Middle Schoolers on Social and Emotional Learning // What...
What most helps young people thrive in a challenging academic environment? Answers from students bear out what research has found: social and emotional factors constitute a crucial underpinning for...
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The Heart-Brain Connection: The Neuroscience of Social, Emotional, and...
Neuroscientist Richard Davidson presents his research on how social and emotional learning can affect the brain. Read more about the topic, including how to use social and emotional learning to stop...
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12 Fantastic Children's Books to Help Talk About Prejudice
"It's been a big few weeks for America, hasn’t it? From the heartbreak of the Charleston shootings to the landmark #LoveWins Supreme Court decision to the Girl Scouts donor dust-up, people everywhere...
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Toddler Education: Children As Young As 3 Years Old Show Understanding Of...
While we may struggle with delivering and exacting justice here in the adult world, it seems that children as young as 3 have the concept down pat.In a new study published in the journal Current...
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Hip Hop, Grit, & Academic Success: Dr. Bettina Love at TEDxUGA
"This impassioned talk explains how students who identify with Hip Hop culture have been ignored or deemed deficient in schools because of mainstream misconceptions associated with Hip Hop culture....
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The Power of Keeping Your Cool // Edutopia
By Rebecca Alber (Edutopia) "Many of us have done it. After losing patience, we've become a bit snappy with a room full of students or raised our voices a level or two higher than we should have. It...
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CCARE Science of Compassion 2014: Introduction to the Science of Empathy,...
Introduction to the Science of Empathy, Altruism, and CompassionModerator: Paul Ekman, PhDPaul Gilbert, BA, MSc, PhD, FBPsS, OBE, Components of CompassionFelix Warneken, PhD, The Developmental Origins...
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Why it Hurts to See Others Suffer: Pain and Empathy Linked in the Brain
"Exploring empathy furtherThis is therefore consistent with the theory that empathy for pain occurs as a result of simulating another person’s feelings within one’s own brain. It also provides further...
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The Science of Breath
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As Graduation Rates Rise, a Call to Focus on Nurturing Students // Living in...
By John Thompson"The good news is that graduation rates are improving across the nation (see this announcement from a few days ago.) The best news is that social science points the way to even greater...
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Stress Relief Could Cut Your Healthcare Costs by $25,000
After eight weeks of a relaxation program, people used clinical services 43% less, according to a new studySee it on Scoop.it, via Resources for Social & Emotional Learning
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Four Core Reasons Why Empathy May Be Compromised
By Lisa Schlesinger "You tear up when you see commercials for abused and neglected animals. You cry with a friend who shared her feelings about a recent breakup. You even feel "touched" when you meet a...
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Mindful Schools: Online Mindfulness Training for Educators // MindfulSchools.org
"Mindful Schools was founded in 2007 as a program of a single school in Oakland CA. Today, it is a not-for-profit training organization with online and in-person courses, content, and a network of...
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Meditation Curbs Violence at San Francisco Schools // NBC News
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Teaching Peace in Elementary School // NY Times
[Image credit: Sophie Lécuyer] By Julie Scelfo For years, there has been a steady stream of headlines about the soaring mental health needs of college students and their struggles with anxiety and lack...
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Paris Attacks: Social-Emotional Learning Helps Students Process Traumatic Events
"As a child in Kansas schools following the 1995 bombing of the federal building in Oklahoma City, I sat with classmates in an awkward circle as we discussed our feelings about the event. What did this...
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New Resources On Refugees // Larry Ferlazzo
By Larry Ferlazzo "I’ve previously posted about the hysteria gripping many in the U.S. around the tragedy of Syrian refugees (see Statistic Of The Day: “rejecting Syrian refugees won’t make America...
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What is Meditation / Mindfulness Good for? // Information is Beautiful
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Resources for Nurturing Resilience // Edutopia
"The ability to bounce back from adversity is associated with a variety of skills. Learn more about the resilience research and supports and strategies to address resilience in young people."...
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EMF, Wireless Radiation, & Screen Time Research // http://bit.ly/wifi_research
"This collection includes research, updates, and resources related to EMF/RF Radiation and screen time. For two excellent websites with extensive documents for safe technology advocacy, please visit...
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LISTEN Preview Screenings Response // Director & Producer Erahm Christopher
"This video is a compilation of audience response from the August 2015 preview screenings of "Listen", written and directed by Erahm Christopher....
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Children's Books That Encourage Kindness Towards Others
Kindness is one of the most important character traits, but sometimes kids need an extra reminder about the best ways to be kind to others or why kindness matters. These books provide that reminder in...
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What Defines a Good School? // EdWeek Commentary
By David Gamberg [Photo credit: Marty Barrick for Education Week]"Words matter. They matter in all aspects of life, especially when we are talking about how to define a school. Of course, brick and...
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The Power of Belief -- Mindset and Success // Eduardo Briceno //...
"The way we understand our intelligence and abilities deeply impacts our success. Based on social science research and real life examples, Eduardo Briceño articulates how mindset, or the understanding...
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Socio-Emotional and Psychological Issues and Needs of Gifted African-American...
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Teachable Moments // Welcoming Schools
"Teachable moments are opportunities to move one step closer to creating welcoming schools for all children and families. Imagine scenarios like these: A student walks by your classroom and says,...
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Books to Help Kids Understand the Fight for Racial Equality // Brightly
By Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovichhttp://www.readbrightly.com/books-to-help-kids-understand-the-fight-for-racial-equality/ See it on Scoop.it, via Resources for Social & Emotional Learning
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