Category: Students Wellbeing
A Day in the Life of a Houseparent: Balancing Care and Technology with Reach
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.
Read the articleThe Sleep Crisis Among Students: A Wake-Up Call for Well-Being and Academic Performance
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.
Read the articleTo My Child’s Dorm Parent!
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!
Read the articleStudent Readiness – How ‘learning ready’ are our students?
Andrew Fuller and Skodel's analysis on student readiness reveals three main inhibiting factors: high pressure from self and family, concentration issues, and lack of classroom connection. Addressing anxiety, digital habits, and fostering social networks are key to improving learning readiness.
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