ZERO TO THREE’s Post

This article lays out perfectly the necessity for supporting families and the impact of adult mental health on infant mental health. Washington County, Wisconsin implemented specifically for the Birth to Three program: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement, and work with an Infant Mental Health consultant. Across several measures there were improvements in both the parent-child relationship and toddler skill acquisition and development. The work Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health does is essential to broaden the access for infant/earlychildhood mental health resources to make meaningful changes for our youth. #InfantMentalHealth #EarlyChildhoodMentalHealth #ReflectiveSupervision

As the Holiday break concludes, both parents and today’s youth embark on establishing a fresh routine for the rest of the semester. Read our latest blog for five helpful tips to facilitate a successful transition back to in-person learning now that the semester is underway! Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02gRsWy0

Everyone should have access to the information they need to ensure that K–12 students receive necessary support in and out of school. But right now, state data systems provide insufficient access to the data that helps individuals, the public, and policymakers answer their questions and make decisions that support student success. Eric is a middle school principal who wants to make accessing health services and other resources easier for his students. Jasmine is a district superintendent who wants to develop and maintain policies that help students thrive within and out of school, and be successful after graduation. Both K–12 leaders need access to data to ensure their students thrive. Our new use case dives deeper into what becomes possible when state data systems are designed to connect school and district leaders to the information they need.

The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on K–12 education have been pervasive and profound. This engaging new release, available now, concisely outlines the current crisis in schools in the core areas of student learning, student and teacher mental health, and teacher burnout. Synthesizing original research, David T. Marshall and Tim Pressley offer in-depth descriptions of the disruptions caused by prolonged school closures and remote instruction. They also identify some positive changes, such as increased use of online resources and technology, flexible work models, and greater attention to social and emotional learning. Sharing key findings, concrete examples, and teachers’ own voices about what they need to succeed, the book provides clear recommendations for moving schools forward effectively and sustainably. 📖 Read a sample chapter and learn about this exciting new book: https://bit.ly/3NBzs6I

How much of your education before 5th grade do you still remember? Or the exams you took? Is our current education system really serving our children well? The pressure is immense. Remember, children learn differently. Rote memorization adds little value. What matters is learning through feeling, touching, sensing, creating, failing. We might not control the education system, But we can control the environment at home. Make your home a place of fun, happiness, and innovation for your little heroes. Let it be a space where they can truly grow. Home should be a haven for learning and creativity, not just an extension of school. #EducationReform #ChildhoodLearning #HomeLearningEnvironment

According to the Afterschool Alliance, 25% of all K-12 students in the United States are enrolled in some form of before or after school care program. Before and after school programs can be incredibly valuable for students, providing them with opportunities to learn, grow, and socialize outside of the traditional classroom setting. ✅ However, many before and after school programs, struggle with lack of funding, staffing shortages, limited resources, and more. With careful planning, coordination, and ongoing evaluation, your program can rise to these challenges and make a positive impact on the growth of your students. Download the guide below and learn 8 ways to enhance your before and after school program! ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3vY63hn

Going back to school can stir up a lot of different emotions for students. In this Understood article, Bob Cunningham offers practical tips to help families make a smooth transition.

Chronic absenteeism is a crisis affecting millions of students. But what if schools could be places kids wanted to be? Salem Public Schools is proving it's possible! By transforming classrooms into dynamic, real-world learning environments, they've cut chronic absenteeism in half! Want to learn how they did it? Check out this blog post: https://lnkd.in/greqBw-x

When will we make the systematic changes needed to make the educational system thrive again? I have lots of ideas including increasing teacher pay, investing in our students, diversifying curriculum to meet the needs of current students, reimagining what students need to be learning, valuing individual educators and their passions, and re-humanizing the educational system. At the moment Educational systems in America are headed for collapse, which means our youth and future are at risk. When will this crisis take center stage?