Podcast Episodes

Gratitude

Thanksgiving is a day to gather with loved ones and give thanks, but why stop there? Research shows that practicing gratitude year-round can transfor…

7 months ago

Helping students learn how to disagree (Encore)

Conflict resolution is one of the most valuable life skills students learn in school. Disagreements are an important part of collaborating as a team,…

7 months, 1 week ago

Blurred lines between high school and college

As more students take AP and dual-enrollment courses, the line between high school and college gets blurry. 

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Helping teens face fears

While horror films and haunted houses scare teens for fun, the real fears they face are more personal. Nearly 60% of college students report mental h…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Presidential Fitness Test

Today, only one in five students get enough exercise. While most elementary schools offer PE, access drops in high school, denying teens physical act…

8 months ago

Preventing cyberbullying

Nearly one in three U.S. teens report being cyberbullied. Of those, 64% say it affected their ability to learn and feel safe at school. October is Na…

8 months, 1 week ago

Health trends schools should be watching this year

As students return to classrooms, schools are closely monitoring health trends including mental health challenges, declining vaccination rates, and i…

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Back to school tips and best practices for homework

School’s back in session, and families across the country are trying to navigate routines and homework responsibilities with intention. While it’s no…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sleep deprivation

Adolescents need about nine hours of sleep to support healthy growth and development, but many in the U.S. aren’t getting enough rest.

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9 months ago

Helping boys build emotional intelligence

From a young age, boys are taught to silence their feelings. Many grow up hearing “boys don’t cry." Girls are more likely to receive nurturing, emoti…

9 months, 1 week ago