Persona Education

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 We are excited to announce our new partnership with Sunburst Digital™, bringing our Persona Life Skills platform to schools and homeschoolers across the United States. As a UK-based leader in online social-emotional learning, we are committed to empowering students aged 11-19 with the life skills they need to succeed in today’s rapidly changing world. 💪 Persona Life Skills helps students develop critical 21st-century skills such as adaptability, communication, and critical thinking. These skills are crucial not only for academic success but also for building healthy relationships, managing emotions, and making informed decisions in life. Through this partnership, Sunburst Digital will become the authorised reseller of Persona Life Skills for US middle and high schools, as well as homeschool educators. With their strong 30-year reputation and presence in over 97% of US school districts, we’re confident that this collaboration will enable us to reach many more students and make a greater social impact. Isidora Perezinigo, Operations Manager at Sunburst Digital, said: “We are proud to be partnering with Persona Life Skills to help US middle school and high school educators offer a more complete educational experience. Persona’s social-emotional learning programme is designed to empower students with essential life skills, enhancing their emotional intelligence and interpersonal communication. By using personality insights, students will learn to communicate and build confidence and understanding, which will improve their overall wellbeing and career or college readiness.” 🌟 We believe that social-emotional learning is vital to students’ development, and our platform offers an easy-to-use solution for teachers, parents, and tutors to integrate these essential skills into everyday learning. Together with Sunburst Digital, we are giving students the tools they need to improve their wellbeing and academic results, and prepare for future success. 👉 To read our full press release, visit: https://tr.ee/viHwvsY2IN Here’s to a brighter future for all students! #useducation #k12 #k12 #k12education #k12schools #usa #personaldevelopment #sel #skills

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped many aspects of our lives, including student behaviour in the classroom. As we have transitioned back to more traditional learning environments, understanding the shifts in behaviour and their implications for empathy and respect is essential. 📚 Students who returned to school commonly exhibited increased anxiety, stress, and social difficulties due to prolonged isolation and disruptions to their routine. 👉 Research from the National Institute for Health Research indicates that students are experiencing higher levels of mental health issues, making it vital for teachers and staff to respond with empathy and understanding. Empathy plays a crucial role in creating a supportive classroom environment. When teachers demonstrate empathetic behaviour, they set the tone for a respectful and inclusive atmosphere. A study conducted by the University of Michigan revealed that classrooms characterised by empathy and respect lead to better academic outcomes and reduced incidences of bullying. At Persona Education, we understand that when empathy and respect are prioritised in the classroom, students are more likely to engage positively with one another. Below you can find some practical strategies teachers can implement to cultivate these social-emotional skills ⬇ As we move forward, it is imperative to prioritise empathy and respect as foundational skills in addressing the behavioural challenges faced by students post-COVID. By doing so, we can nurture resilience and ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive academically and emotionally. 👋 We are Persona Education - Our online platform Persona Life Skills takes a unique personality insights approach to Social-Emotional Learning for school and college students age 11-19, ideal for classroom, blended or remote settings, and homeschooling. To find out more, contact us today! #PostCOVID #ClassroomBehaviour #Empathy #Respect #PersonaLifeSkills #MentalHealthMatters #SocialEmotionalLearning #StudentWellbeing #Resilient #TeacherSupport #Inclusive #BackToSchool #PandemicImpact #StudentEngagement #GrowthMindset #21stCenturySkills #PositiveClassroom #LearningForLife #EducationForAll #StudentSuccess #TeacherDevelopment #Mindfulness #MentalHealthAwareness

🌍 Today, on World Mental Health Day, we take a moment to highlight the crucial link between mental health and social-emotional learning, especially for our young people. With the challenges students face today, including stress and anxiety, it’s more important than ever to support their mental wellbeing. Why Mental Health Matters in Education: - Students equipped with strong social-emotional skills can better handle stress, adapt to challenges, and thrive both academically and personally. - Building empathy and respect through Social-Emotional Learning helps to create a sense of belonging and reduces isolation among students. - Research indicates that when mental health is prioritised, students show improved focus, motivation, and academic performance. 📈 At Persona Education, we know that developing core human skills can significantly enhance students’ mental wellbeing. Our programme focuses on building 22 key social-emotional skills, such as: - Empathy: Understanding others’ thoughts and feelings and considering their points of view. - Self-Confidence: Having trust in myself, regardless of what others may think. - Staying Positive: Maintaining a positive attitude and believing things will work out well. By using our programme, you can discover how our unique personality insights approach can help you tailor support for each student, promoting resilience and emotional health. Our mission is to create a nurturing environment where every student feels valued, understood, and empowered to prioritise their wellbeing. 💚 #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #PersonaLifeSkills #SocialEmotionalLearning #StudentWellbeing #EmpowerThroughSkills

It's World Teacher's Day! Thank you teachers – you are doing an amazing job and changing lives 👏 The role of educators has expanded notably since 2020, says research by Education Support, and these added responsibilities are affecting teacher wellbeing: ➡ 62% are now offering increased emotional support to students ➡ 50% are now more likely to support colleagues with emotional wellbeing ➡ 48% report increased pastoral duties to support student welfare By integrating Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) into everyday teaching, teachers develop the same strategies for improving life skills as their students. Skills such as self awareness, empathy, stress management, conflict management, perseverance and staying positive – all of which contribute to teacher wellbeing and good mental health. Find out more in Chapter 10 of our free white paper. Download ▶ https://lnkd.in/e6nbUjFY #lifeskillsteacher #worldteachersday #socialemotionallearning

Missed our webinar on Personality Informed Pedagogy with Persona Life Skills? No problem! Watch the recording (47 mins) ▶ https://lnkd.in/ecZH_iyB In the webinar Persona Education Co-founder Dr Leila Khouja Walker looks at pedagogy through the lens of personality styles, and how gaining insight into your own mix of personality styles and those of your students, can greatly increase your ability to communicate effectively and build healthy relationships in the classroom. She introduces the Persona Insights personality styles framework, and shows you how to discover your own teacher 'Persona' with the Persona Insights quiz. Create a free Teacher account to take the Persona Insights quiz ▶ https://lnkd.in/gsRE_pT If you would like a copy of the slide deck, please get in touch ▶ https://lnkd.in/gAQjVuF #PersonaLifeSkills #teachersoflinkedin #pedagogy

Involved in student Personal Development, Social-Emotional Learning, PSHE, SMSC or Careers Education for age 11-19? ▶ Subscribe to the Persona Education newsletter on LinkedIn! In this edition: 1️⃣ Understanding personalities to inform pedagogy 2️⃣ Free thought leadership webinar on 2-Oct-24 3️⃣ Life challenge modules for wellbeing and healthy relationships 4️⃣ Webinar recording: Social-Emotional Skills for Better Lives #socialemotionallearning #educationandschools #teachersoflinkedin

Our white paper on student Personal Development includes real-life case studies from different countries. Download your free copy ▶ Link in comments ⤵ Case studies on schools and colleges around the world are based on interviews and feedback from leaders, teachers and students, including Gaia Learning (online school), Lewis & Clark High School (US), Wakefield College (UK) and more. Download this free practical guide for schools and colleges globally to learn more and improve Wellbeing, Academic and Employability outcomes for students age 13-24, by unlocking #SocialEmotionalSkills. The white paper is generously sponsored by Lumio by SMART Technologies, NetSupport, Pearson UK & International Schools and Vivi. #lifeskillseducation #studentwellbeing

Educators, teachers, school leaders: Webinar alert! Join us for a free webinar on Personality Informed Pedagogy with Persona Life Skills, Wed 2-Oct-24, 2.30pm BST / 1.30pm GMT / 9.30am ET / 5.30pm GST. Book your free place ▶ Link in comments ⤵ Almost half of the factors contributing to a student’s academic success revolve around relationships with teachers and peers. In this webinar, our co-founder Dr Leila Khouja Walker will look at pedagogy through the lens of personality styles, and how gaining insight into your own mix of personality styles and those of your students, can greatly increase your ability to communicate effectively and build healthy relationships in the classroom. Can't make it? Register anyway to receive the recording. #internationalschools #schoolleaders #teachersoflinkedin

Have you signed up for SkillsFest24?! Register free ▶ https://lnkd.in/gKpAfUMR Today 18-Sep-24 at 4:45pm BST/ 3:45pm GMT, Persona Education CEO Pete Read will give a 15 min introduction to the pressing need for developing young people's social-emotional Life Skills globally, to prepare them for work in the age of AI. Plus: How our online social-emotional skills online teaching and learning platform Persona Life Skills empowers schools and colleges to do that. There are lots of other great sessions in the webinars throughout the week, from the UK's top TVET and skills education providers. Register here (it's FREE) ▶ https://lnkd.in/gKpAfUMR A big thank you to Jonathan Ledger and the Department for Business and Trade for creating this amazing event, which runs to 20-Sep-24. #tvet #futureskills #skillsfest24

This will be a really informative event for anyone in the TVET space, featuring top quality providers from the UK. We will be talking about life skills/soft skills for young people in the session on 18-Sep. Join us! ⤵️ #tvet #employability #education