Something I teach my own children, and something we’ve said in this series before, is there are really only 2 things you can control in your life: How you prepare and how you respond. Viktor E. Frankl, the renowned psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor, once stated, “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to … Read More
Why Heart Health Education Matters in K-12 Schools
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, making heart health education essential for students from an early age. Teaching students about heart health can: Encourage lifelong healthy habits, including regular exercise and balanced nutrition. Reduce the risk of obesity, high blood pressure, and heart disease later in life. Promote mental well-being by emphasizing the connection … Read More
What is Yours to Do? Teach Happier Blog Series
Former NFL player and author of Protect Your Peace, Trent Shelton says, “We can’t control what the day brings, but we can control what we bring to the day.” During this unsteady time in education, what can we bring to the day? What can we realistically do? As I was thinking about this month’s Teach Happier blog and considering a … Read More
Celebrate and Support Bilingual Students
TL;DR: Bilingualism enhances cognitive skills, academic performance, and cultural understanding. Schools can foster multilingual environments through culturally responsive teaching, resources, and family support. Supporting bilingual students builds global competency and celebrates linguistic diversity. Bilingualism is much more than just being able to speak two languages. It is a powerful asset that shapes cognitive development and enhances academic achievement. As classrooms … Read More
Beginning Again in 2025
Happy New Year, Teach Happier community! New year, new you? Nope. New Year. Same Us. Bless. As we usher in 2025, we may need to apply a small shift in thought – we are not starting over, we are simply beginning again. We get to take all our experiences and lessons learned in all our years prior into this new … Read More