Welcome 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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13 February 2023
Mid-Year Activities for Primary Project Teams
Hooray for being halfway through the school year!
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1 February 2023
Youth Voice Matters: Helping to Improve Teacher Retention
We have heard from many teachers that they feel disconnected from students, that connections are strained, and that student support needs are growing as we all recover from the pandemic.
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1 February 2023
Inclusion vs. Belonging: What’s the Difference and How can SEL Help?
I was recently scrolling through my LinkedIn feed and an image popped up with a quote from Dr. Muna Abdi - “It is not inclusion if you invite people into a space you are unwilling to change.”
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3 January 2023
A Message From Our Executive Director - December 2022
The holiday season ushers in the New Year where we look at how far we have come to know where we will aim to go next. In this issue of News and Views, we do the same and invite you to share some highlights of our experiences in both the recent summer and current fall seasons.
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