Past Webinar | September 23, 2021
This summer, we saw world-class athletes Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka take a step back from their passions due to mental health reasons. Their example of practicing self-care is one we call all follow this school year, especially since a recent study by Education Week found that half of teachers reported feeling burned out and another survey reported 51% of students are feeling more stressed. Now more than ever, student and teacher well-being is being put to the test.
With data backed by student and educator responses in a national survey, The Social Institute explored what school communities are feeling as they head back to school and the need to prioritize self-care throughout this year. During this webinar, attendees learned:
- Mental health trends impacting students and teachers
- What schools can do proactively to support social-emotional health
- How school leaders can manage student and teacher expectations during challenging times
- Ways educators and students can practice self-care to ensure social-emotional health
Guest Presenter:
Christina Cipriano, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor at the Yale Child Study Center and is the Director of Research at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. Dr. Cipriano is an Applied Developmental and Educational Psychologist, and her research focuses on social and emotional learning in the service of marginalized student and teacher populations through a systematic examination of the interactions within their homes, schools, and communities to promote pathways to optimal developmental outcomes.