How Can I Help My Student Take Charge of Their Mental Health?

Nolvia Delgado, Executive Director at the Kaplan Educational Foundation, delves into empowering first-generation students in the post-affirmative action landscape. The post-affirmative action era has sparked concerns about access, opportunities, and the overall trajectory for underrepresented students. While the ruling particularly affects first-generation students, there are steps parents can take to help their children navigate this new world of college admissions. Today, Nolvia discusses the post-affirmative action landscape.The Kaplan Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity, helps high-potential, overlooked and underserved community college students complete their associate's degree, successfully transfer and go on to earn a four-year bachelor's degree at the nation's most highly-selective schools. Show NotesConnect With: Nolvia Delgado: Website // LinkedIn 2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn 

Nolvia Delgado, Executive Director at the Kaplan Educational Foundation, delves into empowering first-generation students in the post-affirmative action landscape. Building social capital prepares students for professional success, equipping them with the skills to network, self-advocate, and connect with mentors. However, first-generation students must navigate several challenges ranging from cultural differences in education to the pandemic’s impact and remote learning. Today, Nolvia discusses building social capital for first-generation students.The Kaplan Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity, helps high-potential, overlooked and underserved community college students complete their associate's degree, successfully transfer and go on to earn a four-year bachelor's degree at the nation's most highly-selective schools. Show NotesConnect With: Nolvia Delgado: Website // LinkedIn 2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn 

Matt Genovese, CEO of Planorama Design, delves into AI and the future of textbooks. While educators have mixed views on incorporating AI in classrooms and textbooks, students have already adopted the technology. Consequently, educators, schools, and publishers must adapt to the changing landscape to meet the evolving needs of students and education. Today, Matt discusses the future of textbooks. Show NotesConnect With: Matt Genovese: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn 

Matt Genovese, CEO of Planorama Design, delves into AI and the future of textbooks. Digitization revolutionized textbooks, and generative AI elevates this advancement, enabling users to interact with textbooks in an entirely different manner. While there's an unavoidable discussion about students exploiting this tool to cheat, educators must adapt their strategies to ensure that AI integration enhances learning rather than facilitating academic dishonesty. Today, Matt discusses AI's impact on academic integrity. Show NotesConnect With: Matt Genovese: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn 

Dr. Coral Hoh, Co-Founder and Clinical Linguist at Dysolve, delves into dyslexia and student support. Enhancing support for students with dyslexia involves rethinking evaluation methods and embracing AI's continuous assessment capabilities. Unlike traditional evaluations in schools, which are often labor-intensive, time-consuming, and serve only a fraction of students, AI offers ongoing, personalized evaluations without limitations. Today, Dr. Coral discusses how to help students with dyslexia. Show NotesConnect With: Coral Hoh: Website // LinkedIn2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn 

Dr. Coral Hoh, Co-Founder and Clinical Linguist at Dysolve, delves into dyslexia and student support. Dyslexia is commonly perceived as an uncorrectable, lifelong condition that individuals simply need to cope with. Yet, the concept of neuroplasticity and brain reorganization challenge this notion as breakthrough interventions like Dysolve’s continue to enable students to overcome their processing difficulties. Today, Dr. Coral discusses dispelling dyslexia myths. Show NotesConnect With: Coral Hoh: Website // LinkedIn2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn 

Speaker and Wellness Director at Geffen Academy, Ross Szabo, delves into practical mental health tools to help parents, educators, and students. In this episode, Ross emphasizes the dual impact of technology on mental health in education, noting that technology can enhance learning, but excessive screen time and social media use can negatively affect students' mental health. He highlights the importance of normalizing conversations about mental health, providing students with a comprehensive definition of mental health, and prioritizing mental health education in schools. Ross goes further to iterate the need for less homework and more mental health education to create better mental health for teachers and students, and stresses the importance of training teachers and implementing a common language for mental health.Connect With: Ross Szabo: Website // LinkedIn 2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn 

Speaker and Wellness Director at Geffen Academy, Ross Szabo, delves into how educators can help their students take charge of their mental health. In this episode, Ross emphasizes the importance of open conversations about emotions and mental health with children from a young age, citing a lack of mental health professionals and resources. He stresses the need for early intervention and support to prevent mental health disorders, going further to discuss the challenges of mental health in adolescence, highlighting the importance of acceptance, self-awareness, and proactive coping mechanisms. Connect With: Ross Szabo: Website // LinkedIn 2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn 

Joshua Wayne, National Speaker on Student Mental Health and Resilience, delves into the critical topics of student mental health, risky behavior, and technology in the latest episode. With over two decades of experience working with students and educators in various challenging settings, Joshua brings a wealth of knowledge to the discussion. Tune in to gain insights into supporting student well-being and navigating the complexities of modern education.Connect With: Joshua Wayne: Website // LinkedIn 2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn 

National Speaker on Student Mental Health and Resilience, Joshua Wayne, shares his perspectives on the importance of setting clear rules and boundaries for children's technology use, while also finding a balance between autonomy and control. He emphasizes the need for active engagement and setting limits, while also acknowledging the potential benefits of device use for learning. In this episode, Joshua also highlights the challenges of managing teenage device use and promoting a balanced lifestyle, and stresses the importance of setting a good example by limiting screen time and prioritizing face-to-face interactions.Connect With: Joshua Wayne: Website // LinkedIn 2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn