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COVID-19: Supporting Teachers in Times of Change

Results of a national teacher survey on resilience and burnout during the coronavirus pandemic highlights how teachers cope with stress and change

by: Dr. Laura Sokal, Dr. Lesley Eblie Trudel, Dr. Jeff Babb, EdCan Network

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Infographic | K-12 Staff Stress and Burnout: An issue worthy of investment

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The changing nature of principals’ work

Listen to "The changing nature of principals’ work ft. Fei Wang" on Spreaker. Effective school leaders are key to creating healthy schools. Yet, work intensification continues to threaten principal recruitment and retention – and ultimately staff and student performance. In this episode, Dr. Fei Wang shares key findings from recent studies conducted in Ontario and British Columbia on how the role of school leaders is changing and the consequences for principal and vice-principal well-being, both professionally and personally.

by: EdCan Network, Dr. Fei Wang

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Beyond the Binder

Towards More Systemic and Sustainable Approaches to Mental Health and Wellbeing in K-12 Education

by: WellAhead

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How can Compassionate Systems Leadership embed SEL and well-being across an entire school district?

by: Pippa Rowcliffe, Joanne Schroeder

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The value of belonging at work

Listen to "The value of belonging at work ft. Ilene Winokur" on Spreaker. Think about some of the best schools you’ve ever worked at. What made these workplaces stand out? In this episode, Dr. Ilene Winokur discusses the power of belonging in the workplace and the positive impacts it can have on K-12 staff well-being.

by: EdCan Network, Dr. Ilene Winokur

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School is a workplace

Listen to "School is a workplace ft. Grant Frost" on Spreaker. School is a learning environment for students – but it’s also a workplace for adults where far too many K-12 staff are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress and burnout. In this episode, educator and union leader Grant Frost discusses the important role of school leaders and districts in establishing healthy working conditions.

by: EdCan Network, Grant Frost

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How can schools support LGBTQ2+ teachers and students?

by: Dr. André P. Grace

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How should we be talking about weight in schools?

Listen to "How should we be talking about weight in schools? ft. Dr. Shelly Russell-Mayhew" on Spreaker. Schools aren’t immune to public discourses about weight loss and body image. In this episode, Dr. Shelly Russell-Mayhew debunks common practices part of “weight-loss culture” and discusses the need for shifting the narrative to one that focuses on wellness rather than illness within the school community.

by: EdCan Network, Dr. Shelly Russell-Mayhew

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It takes a village: A Comprehensive School Health approach to well-being

Listen to "It takes a village: A Comprehensive School Health approach to well-being ft. Dr. Shelly Russell-Mayhew" on Spreaker. Historically, student well-being has been the primary focus within K-12 education. However, there’s growing evidence that an approach is required that supports the well-being of both students and staff. In this episode, Dr. Shelly Russell-Mayhew discusses one such approach – called Comprehensive School Health.

by: EdCan Network, Dr. Shelly Russell-Mayhew

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ANCHOR Learning: What is it and why is it important post-COVID?

Listen to "ANCHOR Learning: What is it and why is it important post-COVID? ft. Judy Nolf" on Spreaker. The pandemic has left many questions around what learning could and should look like as schools reopen. In this episode, Jody Nolf discusses what she’s calling “ANCHOR learning.” ANCHOR could be vital to creating a safe and structured environment for children and their families as they return in the new school year.

by: EdCan Network, Jody Nolf, M. Ed

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Positive Reframing: How to find the good in a stressful situation

Listen to "Positive Reframing: How to find the good in a stressful situation ft. Dr. Lisa Lucas" on Spreaker. When we experience a stressful situation, it can launch us into a spiral of negative thoughts and reactions, impacting our overall well-being. How then do we address this and focus on turning a problem into a solution? According to Dr. Lisa Lucas, the answer is simple, yet so powerful – reframing.

by: EdCan Network, Dr. Lisa Lucas

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WEBINAR: Responding Mindfully to Stress

by: Heidi Bornstein and Stephen Chadwick

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Positive Psychology in the K-12 Workplace

Listen to "Positive Psychology in the K-12 Workplace ft. Tamara Lechner" on Spreaker. Tamara Lechner, Director of the Center for Positive Education, discusses the benefits of positive psychology in the work of K-12 school leaders and staff. Find out how incorporating the tenets of positive psychology into school team practices can lead to more meaningful conversations, team bonding, and a shared vision that will heighten everyone’s sense of well-being in the K-12 workplace.

by: EdCan Network, Tamara Lechner