Following the pandemic, students are facing increased mental health issues and anxiety. During lockdowns, social media became a lifeline to keep everyone connected, but now it is contributing to increased pressure and anxiety for students. Between social media, online shopping, AI, etc. - society has never been online more than right now. Additionally, even parts of education have even moved online as districts had to adapt to the changing education landscape during the pandemic.
Topics: community service, how to engage students in service, engage students in service, professional development, student development
Before joining the National Honors Society in high school, the idea of volunteering and serving others rarely crossed my mind. As a young student-athlete, I believed I never had enough time in my schedule to engage in volunteer work. However, upon becoming a member of NHS, I was required to complete a certain number of volunteer hours. This compelled me to start volunteering within my school, and it didn't take long for me to contemplate participating in larger-scale projects.
Topics: national honor society, nhs, community service, service reflections, volunteer, engage students in service, professional development, finding belonging through service
We know teachers, school counselors, and all staff and admin, are learning to work and manage their jobs from home during this time.
Topics: community service, professional development, free professional development courses
