The Elementary School Heads Association is a national organization promoting a sense of identity among heads of independent elementary schools, encouraging and supporting newly-appointed heads of such schools, and providing opportunities for exchange of experiences, problems, and successes.
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In our K-8 world, traditions build community and cultivate school culture... Halloween is no exception. Great advice from Lisa Damour, PhD to share with our school communities at this time of year.
For middle school students especially, group Halloween costumes are often a source of significant social stress. Here are some ways to help should your tween or teen run into this perennial problem.
Our hearts go out to all those affected by the recent hurricanes. We understand that many school communities are facing unprecedented challenges in the wake of these natural disasters... physically and emotionally. The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton has impacted countless families, disrupted education, and damaged community infrastructure. Rallying around the Heads of those schools is what makes ESHA so valuable. If your school community has been affected, how can our network support you? Many of our schools want to lend a hand in whatever way you need.
We had the great opportunity to host Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski at our 50th retreat last year. They inspired our heads of schools. Take advantage of this opportunity to hear them again.
Join U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy alongside Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski, co-authors of When You Wonder, You’re Learning: Mister Rogers’ Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids, as they talk about mental health, human connection and social media’s impact on young people. This event is open to all district and school leaders! Gain valuable insights to help your district support students in navigating today’s unique challenges. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gBRAsN_v Remake Learning
arvind grover asks "Is there an opportunity here?" Listen to a timely edition of NAIS Member Voices podcast with a member of our ESHA leadership team. https://lnkd.in/e2_txZzQ
Is school choice a threat to democracy? Patrick Wolf's response reminds us that independent schools remain a vibrant influence on our communities and our country...a topic our Heads take very seriously in an election year. "I’ve heard many claims that private schooling is a threat to our democracy. My research team recently set out to test those claims by conducting a meta-analysis. We identified 57 studies with 531 statistical findings about the relationship between private schooling or private school choice and four general types of civic outcomes. Throughout these studies, private schooling was associated with higher levels of political tolerance, political knowledge, and community engagement, and levels of political participation among private school students and graduates were comparable to public school students and graduates. Private schooling is a boost, not a bane, to the vibrancy of our democratic republic. The benefits of private schooling in boosting political tolerance are especially vital, as we need to be able to disagree with others without being disagreeable—or, in the extreme, committing political violence." Patrick Wolf , the 21st Century Endowed Chair in School Choice at the University of Arkansas https://lnkd.in/eKb2VRww
Does your school receive state funding for special education services? We'd love to get a fuller picture of the ways learning needs are supported in K-8 schools. https://lnkd.in/eQiHQ-Jc
As schools discuss the use of cell phones during the day, parents are reminded to limit screen time for young children. https://lnkd.in/eTJUkQ2A
For those who don't yet know, hearing from Ryan Holiday in person is a big deal. To have a conversation with him in an intimate setting together with other Heads of School is extraordinary. Joseph Powers can't wait as he explains to Elizabeth Hofreuter. https://lnkd.in/esmt9HQY