#SameHere Schools Month
A mental health awareness initiative bringing together the education community, for the community and by the community when we all need it the most.
Look back on four weeks of original series and events
let's learn and grow together
Displaying 56 events
- MAY2
Breaking Night: Homeless to Harvard
Freedom Writers Foundation
Liz Murray grew up in the Bronx, the daughter of two loving but drug-addicted parents. After losing her mother to AIDS and becoming homeless, Liz completed high school and won a New York Times scholarship while living on the streets. She later graduated from Harvard University and was awarded The White House Project Role Model Award, a Christopher Award, as well as the Chutzpah Award, which was given to her by Oprah Winfrey. Discover Liz’s story and hear how she has created a humanistic and cultural perspective through her personal experiences and journey.
Start Series - MAY2
Empowering Mantras to Shift Mindsets
Sabrina Ben Salmi, Evan Whitehead, Dan Edwards
Presented By Dreaming Big Together
Mantras are words or sounds repeated to help build concentration and focus. Each of us have our own mantras that empower us to achieve our best self. Join Sabrina Ben Salmi, Evan Whitehead, and Dan Edwards as they discuss the power of mantras in their own life, and how everyone can use mantras to shift their mindset.
Watch Now - MAY3
Self-Care Challenge
GOAT Educators
Join Nicole Thompson, the Founder of GOAT Educators, on a 14-day self-care challenge to manage and prioritize your own self-care.
Start Series - MAY3
#SameHere Heroes
#SameHere Schools
Not all heroes wear capes. No matter where we live, or what our background or accolades, we all go through life's inevitable challenges, and these challenges affect our mental health. We should have a society where it is openly acceptable to talk about those challenges. In this series, find out how you can share your story and become a #SameHere Hero.
Start Series - MAY3
A Connected SEL Community
Marisa Jackson, M.Ed, Eric Kussin, Rola Tibshirani, Sara Candela
Presented By #SameHere Schools
A connected community thrives when all members are able to express themselves during the good and the bad times. We have seen this be truly tested over the past 12-months during a pandemic that impacted our physical and mental health. One factor of successful communities during this hard time has been the ones that are dedicated to practicing SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) both in-and-out of the classroom.
Watch Now - MAY4
Lessons From a Remote World
Ross Romano, Jen Giffen, Michael Drezek, Isadora Carneiro
Presented By MindRocket Media Group
In this engaging panel, a pair of educators and a documentary filmmaker approach the idea of "remote" environments from different angles. The panelists share what it means to be remote in their given situations and why we work to overcome feeling remote by creating connections. They also describe lessons learned from their work in remote settings, the importance of understanding ourselves and those around us, and their strategies for overcoming a variety of challenges. The session promotes the importance of reflection, a key practice for every individual managing their mental and emotional health.
Watch Now - MAY5
The Power of Play: A Shift in Education
Jess Amato, Mary Beth Cunat, Joe DePaulo
Presented By Platform to Play
Play in all its forms impacts the social and emotional health and wellbeing of students and staff. Join Jess Amato, founder of Platform to Play, as she sits down with Mary Beth Cunat and Joe DePaulo to discuss current attitudes, barriers, and opportunities for using play as a tool throughout the education system.
Watch Now - MAY6
This Rock Might Just Save The World
MyGreenPod
Everybody needs to get more aligned with nature. Nature is good for us – yet for many, our communities have put some serious limits on our access to the outdoors. Deep-Dive to discover how the simplest forms of nature are giving us the biggest rewards.
Start Series - MAY6
STARR Exercises: Gym For Our Brains
#SameHere Schools
When it comes to our Physical Health we all learn that we must exercise and eat a healthy diet. If we all learn about the importance of our Physical Health, and both the upsides and downsides of how we treat our bodies, shouldn't we do the same for our brains and our Mental Health? Welcome to STARR Exercises, the gym for our brains.
Start Series - MAY6
Getting to Know Your Teen Brain
Rebecca MclellandCrawley
The brain is an incredible three-pound organ that controls everything we do as humans. From body functions and interpreting information to our creativity and memory, the brain is a living operating system like no other. It consists of about 100 billion neurons, sending over 100 trillion connections. These giant numbers breakdown into our daily thoughts and actions.
Start Series - MAY6
The Stress Test: Rethinking Standardized Practices
Tony Cox, Lekha Sharma, Jarvis Smith, Matt Runnalls
Presented By MyGreenPod
Traditional testing brings all kinds of stress and anxiety to students, teachers, administrators and parents. So the real question becomes, why are we still using this format to assess learning? Join Tony Cox, Lekha Sharma, Jarvis Smith and Matt Runnalls as they discuss innovative approaches to assessing students that will set them up for lifelong success.
Watch Now - MAY7
Leadership Lessons
Valerie Lewis, Lindsay Prendergast, Evin Schwartz, William Jeffery
Presented By Belouga
Effective leaders encourage growth in others, boost self-esteem, inspire, and most importantly take care of those around them. Leadership may be used often in education, but those who are truly making those around them better do not need a title. They are administrators, teachers, students and parents. Join this panel of education leaders sharing an insight on what leadership means to them, and how we can set our communities up for success, regardless of the challenges around us.
Watch Now - MAY7
The Wellbeing Of Mental Health
Aunua Academy
With increasing emphasis on positive mental health and wellbeing as core life-skills, Aunua Academy has provided a program intended to break down barriers and show young people new ways of seeing things, new choices, and better ways to relate to others. This series shares methods to remove negative beliefs and ways of thinking, in order to become happier, healthier and overall more successful both in and out of the classroom. Dive on in and see how Aunua Academy is empowering and enabling young people to recognize their emotions, open up to those who can help, accept themselves and others, and to reconnect with their inner-self.
Start Series - MAY7
Why Is My Student So Stressed?
Dr. Marialice B.F.X. Curran, Marc Lehman
Presented By The Digital Citizenship Institute
Here we will discuss adolescent development, when to be concerned, how to influence motivation and self worth and some info about social media. This session will be especially helpful to parents.
Watch Now - MAY8
Exploring the Mind of an Explorer
Breaking the Cycle
Join Dr. Rod Berger as he speaks with Kate in this one-on-one interview, and discover how she gets her ideas for expeditions, the kind of resilient mindset she has developed through her experiences and how she has learned to think her way around a fear of failure.
Start Series - MAY8
The Power of a PLN
Ross Romano, Ronald Nober, and Ilene Winokur
Presented By MindRocket Media Group
In this timely panel, a pair of educators from different points on the globe discuss Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) from every angle. What do their PLNs look like and how do they go about forming an effective network? How have their networks and needs changed over the course of the pandemic? How do we form mutual expectations within our PLNs to support one another, to be supported continuously, and to help us get through tough times? The panelists share the benefits of a PLN and how they’d advise the education community to prioritize these powerful networks.
Watch Now - MAY8
Mentorship In A Digital World
Noa Daniel, Crystal Darensbourg, Rich Mullens
Presented By The Mentoree
The Mentoree is a collaborative community that promotes professional learning and efficacy through mentorship. Join The Mentoree Founder, Noa Daniel, as she speaks with Crystal Darensbourg and Rich Mullens to discuss why mentorship is so important for our mental health and well-being both in-and-out of the classroom.
Watch Now - MAY9
Mighty Man Will
Amanda Lanicek, Michael Schwartz
Presented By Belouga
In a moment, our world can be turned upside down. Join Michael Schwartz, as he sits down for a personal interview with Amanda Lanicek, to discuss her experience as a mom and educator while facing an extremely challenging time when her son battled heptablastoma, liver cancer at 6 months old. The power of a family bond and determination knows no bounds.
Watch Now - MAY9
The Good Mood Kitchen: Mental Health Nutrition For The Whole Family
Dr. Leslie Korn, Rebecca Faulkner, Dr Mary Anne Osborne
Join Dr. Leslie Korn Rebecca Faulkner and Dr Mary Anne Osborne as they explore foods as medicine and how to turn your kitchen into your pharmacy. Join us for a fun and informative conversation about eating (not dieting!) for a good mood.
Watch Now - MAY10
The Role Of School Leaders In Promoting Wellbeing
Karina Murray, Calodagh McCumiskey, Rachel O'Connor
Presented By Aunua Academy
School leaders can get a good sense of their students and teachers academic growth by reviewing data and test scores, but the same can not be said about their communities wellbeing. The role of the school leader is drastically changing in our fast-paced society with one major focus; wellbeing and mental health. Join Ireland's educational leaders in this panel to reexamine and reimagine the role of a school leader.
Watch Now - MAY11
What Your Dreams Say About You
Belouga
Do you frequently have dreams about certain themes or experiences, and wonder if the dream symbols mean something? Have you ever dreamed about being chased? How about taking an exam or about the past? Although there is no scientific evidence to prove that dreams hold special meaning, dreams have been studied to promote better self-awareness and to help us understand what's bothering us in our everyday lives. Deep-Dive to discover 5 common dream meanings you must know about.
Start Series - MAY11
Growth Mindset: Personal & Professional
Dr. Erik Youngman, Rachelle Dene Poth, Kian Zare
Presented By Belouga
Growth mindset can be summed up as one developing their talents through hard work, strategies and guidance from others. But if you ask any individual experiencing a growth mindset, it goes way behind the traditional meaning. Join Dr. Erik Youngman, Rachelle Dene Poth and Kian Zare as they discuss the keys to practicing and implementing a growth mindset both personally and professionally.
Watch Now - MAY12
The Magic of Chess
Notable Features
Filmed at the 2019 Elementary Chess Championships at the Nashville Opryland resort, a group of children share their insights about the benefits of chess.
Start Series - MAY12
The Power of Play: We All Need It!
Jess Amato
Presented By Platform to Play
Play in all its forms supports individuals and families in maintaining overall health and wellbeing. Join Jess Amato, founder of Platform to Play as she sits down with a diverse group of community members to discuss the impact leisure has on their lives.
Watch Now - MAY14
Happiness Reflections
Kristina MacBury, Jen Molitor, Stephen Jurgella, Christine Pépin
Presented By Belouga
Being happy is not only to treasure the smile, but that you also reflect on the sadness. It gives us balance throughout our days and memories for a lifetime. While reflecting on happiness is something we can all do, very few actually take the time to activate it. Join Kristina MacBury, Jen Molitor, Stephen Jurgella and Christine Pépin as they discuss how to teach happiness reflections at all levels of learning.
Watch Now - MAY14
Why Is My Teen So Stressed How Can I Help?
Marialice B.F.X. Curran, Marc Lehman
Presented By The Digital Citizenship Institute
Here we will discuss how to support your teen and the importance of understanding their world. We also go over how Covid has impacted them. We cover student mental health and how their world is impacted by rising anxiety and depressive rates.
Watch Now - MAY14
Erase The Hate: Discrimination Against Asian-Americans
Ai Addyson-Zhang, Michael Jackson, Nicole Kang
Presented By Belouga
A recent surge in violent attacks and discrimination against Asian Americans has captured the worlds attention. These hate crimes cause anguish for all those involved, and keep majority of us questioning how this can be taking place in our present day and age. The panel brings together three Asian American educators to discuss the recent events and their thoughts on how we can all erase the hate.
Watch Now - MAY14
Why "Me-Time" Matters
Jess Amato, Brad Waid, Elizabeth McDonald, Katie McNamara
Presented By Belouga
When was the last time you took a "Me Day"? If you're like most people, you probably had to think long and hard about it. "Me-Time" is not something we should feel guilty about, but rather something we all need to feel our best.
Watch Now - MAY15
Why "Me-Time" Matters
HEAL (Health Encouraging Anti-stigma League)
HEAL (Health Encouraging Anti-Stigma League) is a student-led organization that promotes awareness, education, and conversation about mental health and mental illnesses. Join the students of HEAL in this series on addressing our own mental health with daily activities and hobbies.
Start Series - MAY16
Parenting Through The Pandemic
Allie Dawson, Karina Murray, Liam Dawson
Presented By Belouga
The pandemic has drastically shifted the responsibilities of all members within a community, especially parents. In this panel, educators and parents, Allie Dawson, Karina Murray and Liam Dawson discuss the challenges the past year has brought, along with ways they have brought together their family during this hard time.
Watch Now - MAY17
Global IMPACTOR #SameHere
Marialice B.F.X. Curran, Julie Bennett, Nicole Enny-Tully
Presented By The Digital Citizenship Institute
Global IMPACTOR is back for another session, connecting classrooms around the world all in the name of the using tech for good! Join Marialice B.F.X. Curran, Julie Bennett, Nicole Enny-Tully and their students as they share their own global impact related to mental health and overall wellness.
Watch Now - MAY18
A Community Wellness Approach
Noa Daniel, Vergia Davidson, Dr. Richard Bolduc
Presented By The Mentoree
It is the role of a community to take care of each and every one of it's members. Join Noa Daniel as she speaks with Ottawa Catholic School Board's lead wellness Directors on how they have implemented a community approach to wellness for all students, parents, teachers and administrators.
Watch Now - MAY18
Assessing the Whole Child
Ai Addyson-Zhang, Tammy Musiowsky-Borneman, Jeremy Van Egmond
Presented By Belouga
The whole child approach is about holistic education. It makes learning look beyond the classroom to support and ensure personal development of the individual student. This approach has taken the education world by storm in recent years, providing a truly personalized development structure for all learners. Join Ai Addyson-Zhang, Tammy Musiowsky-Borneman and Jeremy Van Egmond as they provide guidance into this approach from their own educator and administrator experiences.
Watch Now - MAY19
Coping Strategies and Mindfulness in Education
Eugenia Tamez, Vanessa Price, Monica Mulholland
Presented By EduKtech
Coping strategies and mindfulness in education are just as important, if not more important, than the strategies we teach our students and facility relating to core subject areas and curriculum. In this panel, expert educators and practitioners will discuss ways we can integrate these strategies into all subject areas and grade levels.
Watch Now - MAY20
Ed Talks Live: Student Changemakers
Evo Hannan, Sumedha Sodhi, Jacky Tellez, Shreya Joshi, Bill Cotter
Presented By Belouga
Join this international panel of educators, students and organizational leaders as they discuss how the next generation of global leaders are already creating major action and impact. These are student changemakers!
Watch Now - MAY21
Gratitude & Perspective
Johane Ligonde, Brad Waid, F. Margret Atkinson
Presented By Belouga
Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships. People feel and express gratitude in multiple ways. This is where their perspective comes into. Johane Ligonde, Brad Waid and F. Margret Atkinson as they discuss gratitude and perspective mindsets for us to feel our best.
Watch Now - MAY21
Why Am I So Stressed?
Marialice B.F.X. Curran, Marc Lehman
Presented By The Digital Citizenship Institute
In this session we go over when to get help, the importance of self care, and how to manage stress.
Watch Now - MAY21
The #SDGs for Mental Health
Rebecca McLelland-Crawley, Kecia McDonald, Namya Joshi, Evin Schwartz
Presented By Belouga
The Sustainable Development Goals or Global Goals are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a "blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all". The SDGs were set up in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly and are intended to be achieved by the year 2030. With a pressing need for change across our entire planet, the Goals are becoming a go-to resource and framework for educating students about the world around them. Could these replace the traditional curriculum and assessment process the education industry is used to?
Watch Now - MAY22
Get In Motion! The Power of Movement
Fitbound
Get up and get moving! Exercise is not just great for your body, it helps your brain too. While it may look different around the world, one thing is for certain, keeping your body moving throughout the day leads to a healthier life. This series will take you on a journey through history and around the world as you learn how fitness has evolved, why it's so good for you, and ways you can stay active throughout your life.
Start Series - MAY22
Cooking for Good Mental Health
Heather Boncore, Nicole Phillips, Rebecca McGovern, Keri Armbrust, Steve Brown, Deann Poleon
Presented By Belouga
Did you know the food we eat not only effects our physical health, but also has a huge impact on our mental health too? Join the educators of Lake Shore Central School District, as they share the key elements of healthy eating, while whipping up a delicious meal for positive mental health.
Watch Now - MAY22
Wellness Practices to Find Our Balance
Amy Valentine, Mike Anderson, Ross Romano
Presented By MindRocket Media Group
This panel features a discussion about daily practices to find our balance and maintain our mental wellness. Author and consultant Mike Anderson and Amy Valentine, Future of School CEO and Education Evangelist, join moderator Ross Romano, managing director of MindRocket Media Group. Topics discussed include the panelists’ respective definitions of “balance,” the role of belonging in our personal sense of wellness and the way we support mental wellbeing for those around us, go-to wellness strategies for educators, and more. Access more great resources from Mike Anderson to help you become a Well-Balanced Teacher at https://www.livebinders.com/b/2296845. Learn about Amy, Future of School, and their mission to mobilize change in education at https://www.futureof.school.
Watch Now - MAY23
Breaking Free: Post Pandemic Learning
Sabrina Ben Salmi, Karl Cross, Matthew Parr
Presented By Dreaming Big Together
The pandemic has forced the education world to adapt and adopt new learning experiences and resources. While some students struggle in this structure, others flourish. What will post pandemic learning look like? Join this international panel of education leaders to hear their insights on the future of learning.
Watch Now - MAY24
Inclusive Learning
Rachel Tomlinson, Marialice B.F.X. Curran, Renata Madureira
Presented By The Digital Citizenship Institute
Every single learner worldwide has the right to a quality education that provides them with the skills, both academically and socially, to excel throughout their life regardless of their mental or physical capabilities. Join international educators Rachel Tomlinson, Marialice B.F.X. Curran and Renata Madureira as they discuss what inclusive learning looks like in their part of the world, and how we are all connected and responsible for the inclusion of our communities.
Watch Now - MAY25
Social Media Mentalities
Rachelle Dene Poth, Laurie Guyon, Matthew-Martin Hall
Presented By Belouga
The good, the bad, the ugly. This can all be said about social media and our digital communities. The question now becomes, how can we shift our mentality and those around us, to nurture and cultivate thriving social media experiences for all.
Watch Now - MAY25
The Power of Play: Supporting Educators through Professional Development
Jess Amato, Kayla Tardogno, Sarah Reinhardt
Presented By Platform to Play
Who said play is just for kids? Join Jess Amato, founder of Platform to Play as she sits down with Sarah Reinhardt and Kayla Tardogno to discuss the importance of providing interactive and engaging professional development in schools that focus on the health and wellbeing of staff and building strategies for supporting the social and emotional needs of students through innovative approaches.
Watch Now - MAY25
#SameHere Heroes
Evan WhiteHead, Zsofia Alibaux-Jakab, Eric Shainock, Kim Bellas
Presented By Belouga
Not all heroes wear capes. More than ever before, the people who are taking small actions to help support those around them are creating huge impacts. Join an international panel of educators, parents and community leaders as they discuss the #SameHere heroes within their own communities, and how you can become one for those in your own life.
Watch Now - MAY26
The Power of Play: A Guide to Inclusion
Jess Amato, Matt Frye, Kelly Ramella
Presented By Platform to Play
Everyone deserves a platform to play, regardless of age, ability,interests, or personal resources. Join Jess Amato, founder of Platform to Play as she sits down with fellow recreational therapists and university professors, Matt Frye and Kelly Ramella to discuss the connection between play and inclusion in schools and communities.
Watch Now - MAY26
Bienestar Digital, Habilidades Que Nos Ayudan A Evolucionar
Eugenia Tamez, Javier Lombardi
Presented By EduKtech
Bienestar digital, parte esencial para mantener un balance en las múltiples tareas que desempeñamos en nuestra vida digital. Hablaremos sobre esas habilidades que nos ayudan a evolucionar en el siglo XXI.
Watch Now - MAY28
Pitfalls Of Losing Extracurricular Activities
Michael Drezek, Theo Fleury, Evin Schwartz
Presented By #SameHere Schools
Whether it be an organized sporting event, band practice or a painting class, extracurricular activities give us the ability to share our passions, find our communities and express ourselves. The pandemic rapidly removed these important aspects of our lives, leaving a void both physically and mentally. Join Michael Drezek, Theo Fleury and Evin Schwartz as they discuss why extracurricular activities are so important to all members of a school community, along with the effects these activities have on our wellbeing.
Watch Now - MAY28
Creative Outlets For Wellness
Brad Waid, Tracie Glazer, Dene Gainey
Presented By Belouga
Get those creative juices flowing, and join Brad Waid, Tracie Glazer and Dene Gainey as they dive into music, art, entertainment, and of course, education, to discuss ways to get creative in any environment.
Watch Now - MAY28
What Can We Help?
Marialice B.F.X. Curran, Marc Lehman
Presented By The Digital Citizenship Institute
In this session we cover communication and the importance of it in a family. We also discuss the square and how it leads to happiness. And also how being balanced, being responsible and being social makes for a happy young adult.
Watch Now - MAY29
Carving Joy: A Veterans Story
Shane Matthews, Michael Schwartz, Joe Ventura
Presented By Belouga
Join Michael Schwartz as he sits down with Directors Shane Matthews and Joe Venture to discuss their film Carving Joy, a Veterans survival story from the Vietnam War and recovering from PTSD. Scott Harrison, the Veteran, then taught himself to carve so he could repopulate the carousel with animals that bear no resemblance to traditional carousel horses. The resulting Carousel of Happiness is “a machine that transmits wonder to everyone who rides it,” marvels one of Harrison’s Nederland neighbors.
Watch Now - MAY30
Digital Kindness: Being Human in a Hyper-Connected World
Tillie Elvrum, Michael Schwartz, Lauren Hug
Presented By Belouga
Thanks to technology, our society is more connected than ever before. But how do we bring the physical element of being human into our digital lives, especially the kindness and nurturing aspect? Fire up your device and get ready to get human with digital kindness.
Watch Now - MAY30
Trauma-Informed Practices for Schools
Jethro Jones, Dr. Kathryn Kennedy, Ross Romano
Presented By MindRocket Media Group
Jethro Jones, a longtime principal and current education consultant, and Dr. Kathryn Kennedy, founder and executive director of Wellness for Educators, bring their expertise to this panel discussion on trauma-informed practices for schools, an essential topic to discuss especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jones and Kennedy talk about recommended strategies for addressing trauma in our schools, the trends they've observed during the pandemic, what to understand about trauma's impact on learning, and practical approaches schools can take to make a difference. The session is moderated by Ross Romano, managing director of MindRocket Media group. Learn more about our panelists at hwww.jethrojones.com/ and well4edu.org/.
Watch Now - MAY31
Yoga For The Body & Mind
Gabrielle Magid, Amelia DeVivo
Presented By Stronger Than Stigma
The beginnings of Yoga were developed by the Indus-Sarasvati civilization in Northern India over 5,000 years ago. Since then, the practice and lifestyle has spread worldwide and is providing us with an outlet to find our inner-self and stay fit at the same time. Join Amelia DeVivo as she discusses how yoga has been one of her greatest tools for her own mental health and well-being, while making the quarantine experience just a little bit more zen.
Watch Now - JUN1
Social-Emotional Learning: Trends and Outlook
Joe Mullikin, Tia Luker-Putra, Gary Karlson, Ross Romano
Presented By MindRocket Media Group
Moderator Ross Romano, Managing Director of MindRocket Media Group, is joined by panelists Joe Mullikin, Gary Karlson, and Tia Luker-Putra for a conversation about their experiences and observations with respect to SEL over the past year. Joe and Gary are elementary school principals in the U.S. and Tia is a teacher in China. Topics discussed include the shifting SEL conversation in schools, the most essential skills to prioritize, how we close the gap between interest and implementation, and how to set the right tone through modeling (by both teachers and school leadership) and communication of objectives. Follow the panelists on Twitter: @joemullikin86 @gkarlsonjr @ThisIsAwesomeEd @RossBRomano
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