March - 2021

Addressing Inequities in Education: Considerations for American Indian and Alaska Native Children an

By Melody Mann, CEI Intern The effects of historical trauma within the American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) communities continues to...

Using Mindfulness Techniques to Bolster Mental Health in Schools

By Jenna Wyman, CEI Intern With one in five children in the United States likely to be diagnosed with a mental health or learning...

Cultivating Mindful Self-Care to Bolster Confidence

By Kahlil Kuykendall, Gender Economist and Mindfulness Self-Care Instructor Our HeartMind e-News connects the relationship of heart...

Compassion Fatigue: What Is It and What Can We Do About It?

By Jackson Sims, CEI Intern The role of an educator is far from static. On any given day, an educator can take on a number of duties,...

Cultivating Connections as a Powerful Buffer Against Compassion Fatigue

By Jennie Liang, CEI Intern Protection against compassion fatigue and burnout starts with self-awareness. This is a powerful tool to help...

Compassionate Conversations: Fostering Connection Through Community Building

By Dana Asby, CEI Director of Innovation & Research Support The logistical and emotional hoops that COVID-19 has forced us to jump...

Featured Fellow: Combating Fatigue and Burnout with Ali Sumski, Bridge Program Support Specialist

By Aparajitha Suresh, CEI Intern Having worked as a mental health provider for over three years, Ali Sumski is no stranger to finding...

How Two Schools in India Are Overcoming the Challenges of the Pandemic

By Zenisha Shah, CEI Writer and Counselor at Innisfree House School What might have been the response if you asked a student or teacher a...

What Can Teachers Do to Become Anti-Racist Educators?

By Melody Mann, CEI Intern Note: This blog is part 4 of a series on supporting Black students in schools. Part 1 covered what bias looks...