Lessons from ‘Life Under Pressure’ on Youth Suicide Prevention

William AndresenBlog, Connect Better, Lead Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Attending a talk at the 92nd Street Y, William Andresen discusses the book “Life Under Pressure” by Dr. Anna S. Mueller and Dr. Seth Abrutyn. The book explores the social roots of youth suicide and how community tragedies can lead to clusters of suicide. Andresen reflects on his own educational experiences, emphasizing the importance of building visible, tangible connections … Read More

Redefining Professional Development and Depth of Knowledge with Erik Francis M.Ed, M.S.

Elijah CarbajalShut Up and Teach

Have you sat in a professional development session only to think, “How is this even relevant to what I need to teach my students?” Or have you received professional development that you found great, only to forget what was said a month or so later? Erik Francis thinks this is because educators might have the wrong approach to professional development. … Read More

51 – freedom from inertia’s grip

Jillian DuBoisMoments of ImpartED Joy Podcast

while exciting times are coming with new paths I’m seeking, it still has a few drawbacks that make me a bit uncomfortable. when I think about it, I get frustrated that I can’t move past it. and why? here are a few reasons to share with you. MORE EPISODES

Get your hands dirty. Engage in the mess. Find solutions.

Brian MillerSchurtz and Ties Podcast

“People without dirty hands are wrong. Doing something makes you right.” In this episode, Brian and Kasey dive into the fears and realities of diving into the lives of the people around us, they acknowledge the difficulties and fears of doing so, and wrestle with real solutions that provide us with real outcomes. “Find the beauty in others. If all … Read More

The Cult of Done. Is it worth throwing away?

Brian MillerSchurtz and Ties Podcast

Are we truly done, or merely exhausted? Are we ready to throw it away, or simply fearful of getting our hands dirty? In this episode, Brian and Kasey wrestle with what it truly means to be done with systems, processes, even people. Please reach out and let us know your thoughts! We would love to hear from you.   X … Read More