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Most American students strive for a 4.0 GPA and the highest test scores, but research shows that this quest for perfection actually discourages creativity and reduces academic risk-taking. In this episode of “School Myths” author Alice Roth of The Atlantic Read more >>

The Resilience Approach to Making Friends, Managing Anger, and Stopping Bullying

Brooks Gibbs is a social skills educator who teaches strategies for conflict resolution with a special emphasis on emotional resilience and the Golden Rule. Read more >>

The Sensory Room: Helping Students with Autism Focus and Learn

Sensory rooms are specially created environments created to provide an immersive sensory experience. For children on the autism spectrum, sensory rooms are designed to have a calming effect that reduces anxiety and improves focus. This video is part of the Read more >>

Know the Warning Signs of a Mental Health Condition

Trying to tell the difference between what expected behaviors are and what might be the signs of a mental illness isn’t always easy. There’s no easy test that can let someone know if there is mental illness or if actions Read more >>

Learn the Early Signs of a Developmental Disability

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched an information campaign called, “Learn the Signs: Act Early,” that aims to educate parents and educators about childhood development. From birth to 5 years, your child should reach milestones in how Read more >>

Executive Function: Skills for Life and Learning

This 5-minute video provides an overview of Building the Brain’s “Air Traffic Control” System: How Early Experiences Shape the Development of Executive Function, the joint working paper from the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child and the National Forum Read more >>

Personalized Learning

Sand Hill School personnel discuss small classes and personalized learning programs. Read more >>

Leveraging Students’ Strengths & Interests

Children are more engaged when learning leverages their strengths and interests. See how this is implemented at Sand Hill School. Read more >>

Types of Students & Classroom Structure

Learn more about the students and classroom structure at Sand Hill School. Read more >>

Collaboration with Specialists

See how teachers and specialists at the Children’s Health Council work together to meet children’s needs at Sand Hill School. Read more >>

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