Well at Work Magazine Articles

Pathways, Promising Practices, Teaching, Well at Work

In the Beginning Was the Ballroom…

The changing face of professional learning

by: Stephen Hurley

Promising Practices, Research, Teaching, Well at Work, Well-beingWell at Work

How can parents and teachers support elementary students as they learn from home during COVID-19?

by: Dr. Tina Rapke, Dr. John Ippolito

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

by: Pippa Rowcliffe, Joanne Schroeder

Leadership, Research, Well at Work, Well-beingWell at Work

WEBINAR: Work Intensification: How the role of Canadian principals and vice-principals is changing

by: Dr. Katina Pollock, Dr. Fei Wang

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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

Policy, Promising Practices, Research, Well at WorkWell at Work

Beyond the Binder

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

by: WellAhead

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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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Pan-Canadian Supports for K-12 Workplace Wellbeing

Learnings from Stakeholder Consultations

by: EdCan Network

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Testing and Adapting Two Innovative Approaches to Workplace Wellbeing in K-12 Education

Study results and practical tools for school leaders

by: Emily Larson, EdCan Network

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WEBINAR: Responding Mindfully to Stress

by: Heidi Bornstein and Stephen Chadwick

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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

Research, Well at WorkWell at Work

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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Taking a SGM-inclusive approach to education

Listen to "Taking a SGM-inclusive approach to education ft. André Grace" on Spreaker. Building a genuinely accepting and inclusive school culture is a shared responsibility. In part two of this two-part episode, Dr. André P. Grace discusses the importance of taking an SGM-inclusive approach to education and how school leaders, staff, and parents all have an important role to play in supporting and learning from the experiences of SGM students.

by: EdCan Network, Dr. André P. Grace

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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