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Making the Dorm a Boy’s Home-Away-From-Home
By: Benjamin Schloat
At Avon Old Farms, dorm life is designed to help boys thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. Through structure, compassion, attention, and presence, students feel supported and equipped for success, fostering a sense of belonging and preparing them for future challenges.
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The Limitations and Opportunities of Digital Check-Ins for Student Well-Being
By: Brooklyn Raney
Digital check-ins for student well-being offer convenience but have limitations, including data overload, misinterpretation of mood snapshots, and detachment from genuine human care. Effective alternatives include school pulse checks and fostering trusted relationships to ensure meaningful, actionable student support.
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Making the Dorm a Boy’s Home-Away-From-HomeBy: Benjamin Schloat
At Avon Old Farms, dorm life is designed to help boys thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. Through structure, compassion, attention, and presence, students feel supported and equipped for success, fostering a sense of belonging and preparing them for future challenges.
Read the articleThe Limitations and Opportunities of Digital Check-Ins for Student Well-BeingBy: Brooklyn Raney
Digital check-ins for student well-being offer convenience but have limitations, including data overload, misinterpretation of mood snapshots, and detachment from genuine human care. Effective alternatives include school pulse checks and fostering trusted relationships to ensure meaningful, actionable student support.
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A Day in the Life of a Houseparent: Balancing Care and Technology with ReachBy: Morgan Wirtanen
Morgan Wirtanen, Dorm Parent at King’s-Edgehill School, shares how Reach technology streamlines everything from morning check-ins to late-night duty reports, allowing houseparents to focus on what matters most: their students. A Day in the Life of a Houseparent: How Reach Makes It All Easier.
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The Sleep Crisis Among Students: A Wake-Up Call for Well-Being and Academic PerformanceBy: Challenge Success Team
The 2024 Student Voice Report by Challenge Success shows high school students get only 6.6 hours of sleep per night. This sleep deficit impacts their stress, well-being, and performance. Schools must promote healthier sleep habits and rethink schedules.
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To My Child’s Dorm Parent!By: Reach
A heartfelt letter from a parent to their child's dorm parent highlights the deep trust and anxieties involved in boarding school life. It's a powerful reminder of the impact dorm parents have—worth reading!
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Does your boundary training address every level necessary to protect youth and you?By: Brooklyn Raney
Educators need better boundary conversations that focus on legal, professional, emotional, and social boundaries. Shifting from fear-based restraint to trust-based professionalism is crucial for fostering safe, supportive relationships with students.
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