by connectuprogram | Feb 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
According to a survey conducted by Columbia University, 85% of American parents believe they should tell their kids they are smart. Yet according to noted psychologist Carol Dweck and her team of researchers, we should be praising children for their effort, not their...
by connectuprogram | Nov 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
The need for SEL has never been more pressing. Living in the digital age with less face-to-face contact has made it more difficult for adolescents to develop social and emotional skills. This makes opportunities in the classroom to grow socially and emotionally even...
by connectuprogram | Oct 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Covid-19 pandemic has been perhaps one of the most challenging times in history for students, educators, schools, and society as a whole. Students have faced disruption after disruption since early 2020, when stay-at-home orders and lockdowns began. According to...
by connectuprogram | Sep 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated a rising epidemic and that is the mental health crisis. Read on to learn how implementing a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum can positively impact our teens’ mental health. The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected our...
by connectuprogram | Aug 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Education should be the great equalizer for all students. It ought to provide a level playing field for everyone to stand the same chance at succeeding in life. However, the situation on the ground is different. While equality calls for all students to receive decent...
by connectuprogram | Aug 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
COVID-19 may have stretched the best of us as educators but we have remained flexible and discovered ways to make the best out of the situation. This pandemic taught us that it’s possible to adapt to new learning environments and still connect with our students....