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5 Ways Schools Can Encourage Students to Report Threats CISA and the U.S. Secret Service share new guidance on how K-12 schools can encourage student bystander reporting of threats and other concerning behaviors

Greenlights Grant Initiative is a new resource striving to increase accessibility to school safety funding.

Camila, Matthew McConaughey start initiative aimed at making school safety grants more accessible Camila and Matthew McConaughey are behind a new initiative operating with the goal of helping improve school safety.

Starting July 16th, 988 will be a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the U.S., you can easily access 24/7 emotional support.

In the meantime, please continue to share 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to be connected with a trained, caring counselor.

We're here for you.

"It is OK not to be OK." ❤️ Michael Phelps shows his support for Simone Biles following her withdrawal from the team competition. (📷: Getty)

Prioritizing mentail health is so important.

'I have to focus on my mental health,' says Simone Biles after withdrawing from gold medal event Simone Biles had to withdraw from the women's team gymnastic final on Tuesday as the Russia Olympic Committee (ROC) took gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Thinking ahead for the fall...

The beginning of the next school year provides the opportunity for rebuilding school communities and for re-prioritizing social and emotional learning. This is the time for an evolution in education, from increased student choice and more cross-curricular endeavors to the continued focus on wellness and a true integration of academic and SEL standards. For the full article posted recently in Edutopia, please see https://www.edutopia.org/article/reprioritizing-standards-middle-and-high-school-students.

Let's lift each other up...

#BeKind21: Let’s Lift Each Other Up - Channel Kindness The message of is hopeful and heartbreaking; the world is heavy, let’s lift each other up. We have each experienced profound loss this year and while many sources try to quantify that loss, we know that the true measure of the loss we’ve experienced during this period of overlapping an...

We Can All Prevent Su***de Understanding the issues concerning su***de and mental health is an important way to take part in su***de prevention, help others in crisis, and change the conversation around su***de.

This resource provides an overview of the different types of social media commonly used by students:

Social Media, Apps, and Sites Commonly Used by Children and Teens Digital media and apps allow children to communicate and express their creativity, connect with peers, and share their feelings. However, they can also be an avenue through which cyberbullying occurs. There are many types of apps and sites available for free that give users the ability to search for...

As Women’s History month closes this article spotlights young women who are making the world a kinder and braver place -

5 Women To Watch in 2021 - Channel Kindness In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating young women who are making the world a kinder and braver place! Here are five changemakers who are leading their communities in powerful impact and creating substantial change: Eva Marie Lewis When she 16-years-old, Eva founded the Free Root O...

Channel Kindness...

Ribbons of Kindness - Channel Kindness When the world shut down almost a year ago, I faced challenges like many of you – an indefinitely paused career path as a theater performer, an unforeseen breakup, all on top of the fear and shame of being the first person I knew to have COVID-19. I felt incredibly isolated and was searching every...

The March 1, 2021 issue of the International Journal of Bullying Prevention explores the impact of bullying on empathy, advocacy, school climate and more with studies from Finland, Iran, Canada, and the United States. Please see
https://link.springer.com/journal/42380/volumes-and-issues/3-1.

Be the reason someone feels seen. 💙

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Resources for Safer Internet Day - 2.9.21

Lesson plans – Safer Internet Day USA Lesson plans This year, Safer Internet Day focuses on the idea that everyone plays an important role in making the internet better. Our theme is “The Internet starts with I” — asking everyone to think about “What I can do to make the internet better.” And while we can take personal respons...

"Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World" is a timely read. Check out this full list of recommended reads.

Our Favorite Books of 2020 Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.

Connection is so important right now.

Can’t Wait to See You Again - Channel Kindness I didn’t notice the silence until I was halfway around the block. I realized I couldn’t hear the laughter of children or the rumble of cars. The two boys who always rode their bicycles in circles at the end of the street had vanished. My footsteps echoed against the sidewalk as if my sneakers wa...

Why Is the Pandemic So Hard on Young People? Research suggests that young people are more stressed, anxious, and depressed than other age groups during COVID-19.

This eight-year-old is spreading kindness....

8-year-old promotes positivity; provides food, supplies to over 10,000 people during COVID-19 pandemic "You don't know what's going on in other people's lives, so stay positive and dish out a big amount of positive energy."

Great reminder - choose kind.

Today and every day, choose kindness.

Sprigeo in the news! Our founder/CEO was interviewed for the Santa Barbara Independent Tech Talk issue.

Sprigeo Says Yes to School Safety Santa Barbara’s Joe Bruzzese founded a service to prevent bullying and increase campus safety.

- Channel Kindness

#BeKind21: Create a Kinder Mental Health Culture - Channel Kindness Today’s message is brought to you by our partners at Active Minds. In some ways, kindness is like throwing a rock into the sea: you don’t know where it’ll land, what ripple effect it will have, or whether the tides will carry it back to you. Sometimes it can feel as small as a...

We are thrilled to be partnering with Bakersfield City School District as they launch Sprigeo's online reporting system.

We want our schools to be a place where everyone feels safe. This year BCSD will begin using a new online reporting system called Sprigeo, pronounced Sprig (like twig)-e-o. Sprigeo provides you with an online opportunity to share information with us about school safety threats and bullying incidents. More information below.

kindness challenge from Born This Way Foundation

Pledge to #BeKind21 - Born This Way Foundation -2811

Insight on the latest bullying trends in 2020

Bullying 2020: How to help kids deal with the latest bullying trends 'Bullying is bullying,' but experts say parents, teachers and schools can help stop it even if the topics changed in 2020.

Help make kindness a habit - Born This Way Foundation

Pledge to #BeKind21 - Born This Way Foundation -2811

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.

👏👏👏 for all of our teachers adapting and working hard... Thank you! 👏👏👏

Coping with uncertainty...

Seven Ways to Cope with Uncertainty What should we do when everything feels so out of control?

People that are feeling emotional distress related to COVID-19 can take actions to help support themselves and others - visit this page for Coping Tips

Emotional Wellbeing During the COVID-19 Outbreak The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have described the coronavirus, or COVID-19, as an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that has now been detected in more than 100 locations internationally, including in the United States. The virus has been named....

Webinar | Staying Safe Online During the Summer Months

Kindness matters

Lady Gaga's Foundation Is Challenging You to Be Kinder for Just 21 Days Global Citizen interviews the executive director of Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation about the importance of mental health during COVID-19 and BLM.

Covid-19’s Impact on Students’ Academic and Mental Well-Being The pandemic has revealed—and exacerbated—inequities that hold many students back. Here’s how teachers can help.

Everyone can play a role in su***de prevention....

EVERYONE can play a role in su***de prevention.
Some warning signs may help you determine if a loved one is at risk for su***de.

💚 Know the warning signs and offer support: http://bit.ly/2xpBOgs
💚 Seek help by calling the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline '1-800-273-TALK (8255)'