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It’s a time of year that “burnout” creeps or leaps into almost every conversation that occurs among those of us in the education field... a couple of wishes as you head into summer break ...
Continue readingCelebrating the Work of Our Youth Leadership Council
Whole Child Connection’s Youth Leadership Council (YLC) and graduate students at The Warner School of Education came together to work on the teacher pipeline project.
Continue readingNewly Published Article: Students in Primary Project had higher attendance rates
Our recently published article in the Journal of Applied School Psychology highlights results that show students enrolled in Primary Project had higher rates of attendance compared to their peers.
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4 May 2023
End-of-Year Activities for Primary Project Teams
Top 5 list for Primary Project teams as you end the school year
Continue readingWelcome to New Board Members
Children’s Institute welcomes two new Board Members to a three-year term. Each volunteer member brings a unique set of expertise, experience, and perspectives that will enhance the Board's commitment to our mission: Joining together to raise every child’s complete wellbeing.
Continue readingA Mixed Methods Study Investigating the Teacher-Child Rating Scale in the Context of Primary Project
This study has three overarching aims. The first aim is to gather qualitative data on the validity of the Teacher-Child Rating Scale, short form (T-CRS-sf), the measure currently used to screen students and measure their progress in Primary Project.
Continue readingStudy of the Effectiveness of Primary Project
The purpose of this study is to conduct a randomized controlled trial of Primary Project using current scientific standards to determine the effectiveness of the school-based intervention.
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14 February 2023
Children's Institute Welcomes Lindsay Dryden
We are thrilled that Lindsay Dryden has joined our Primary Project team!
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13 February 2023
Moving from Compassion Fatigue to Resilience
Regardless of your role at your school, it is likely that you chose the profession you did because of a desire to help support young children.
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