Student QOL

very interesting MRI study of Dweck's work. growth mindsets actually see mistakes differently. 

CDC statement on how to assess bullying and impact of bullying

great article for students to read

We could do this at W. "I noticed" journals. What if homeroom advisors kept an "I noticed" journal? What if we encouraged our students to state why the world needs them?

useful summary of effects of stress from lifehacker. 

I'm curious about the study that drove this data, but the presented results on college students should at least make us stop and think.

This is a remarkable and inspiring story. This man travels to schools and shares his story of hope, courage, and grace. there is an amazing youtube video of him, too.

Worth checking out.

does meditation change the brain? this article suggests that it does. found meditation to be protective to cortical thinning seen in aging (meaning it may help keep brain cells and their connections strong).

Really interesting article. This would be the type of research that we want to introduce cohort members to. Not that they would necessary have all their students meditate every day, but they could work in strategies to improve personal reflection on work being done, etc. What do you think? Bob

she seems to have made the website less helpful recently; maybe trying to force us into buying the book. but, remarkable researchers with critical message for our students and parents on sleep. has good links to other helpful sites, too.