Tag Archives: junior high

Heading to Middle School: It’s Going to Be Okay

Posted on May 14, 2020 by

By Amanda C. Symmes, LICSW Note: While it’s uncertain what the next school year will look like, soon-to-be middle schoolers are still making the transition to a new environment. Whether students are in the classroom or learning from home, the … Continue reading →

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Things I’ve Learned with My Students This Year

Posted on June 6, 2019 by

By Stephanie Filio So much happens within a school year for educators that I think we process each detail all summer. What have I learned from my students this year? The Short There is never enough time. Students are incredibly … Continue reading →

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How to Establish a Caring Process for Mandated Reporting

Posted on May 20, 2019 by

By Stephanie Filio It is 3:55, and the release bell rings at 4:00. Everyone is happy, there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and the counselor’s office has been quiet for about 15 minutes. The end of … Continue reading →

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Understanding Peer Pressure

Posted on March 26, 2019 by

By Stephanie Filio Peer pressure plagues every generation. Why do kids try to influence each other to do things that might negatively impact them? Why do kids listen to their peers instead of their own moral compass? The problem is … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Bullying Prevention Month

Posted on September 20, 2018 by

By Stephanie Filio With the unending pressures of social media and confusing behavioral standards for today’s children, it has become clear that students need a little extra help and guidance in their hallways. In response, most schools and school systems … Continue reading →

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