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Sleep and Student Wellbeing: Why School Start Times Matter
It’s not laziness, just biology. Teenagers are wired to fall asleep later and wake up later, yet most schools still ring the bell long before their brains are ready. What happens when we ask students to learn in a half-awake state? And what could change if we simply gave them back the sleep they’re built for?
Everything You Need to Know About Student Wellbeing
Student wellbeing has been “on the agenda” for years now, but too often, it’s still treated like a nice-to-have or a commodity. A week of themed activities. A mindfulness app thrown into the mix. A quick reminder at the start of the school year to make sure we rest enough. But that’s not enough. Not anymore. We need to give wellbeing the space it deserves, because without it, we are raising generations good academics, who might fail at life. See why schools need to start teaching more than academics, and what kind of simple steps you can already start taking towards a wellbeing focused school culture.
The Link Between Wellbeing and Future Readiness in Schools
“Wellbeing” in schools. Is it just another trendy topic, or the key to something we’ve overlooked all along? You’ve probably noticed students struggling more than ever, despite all the latest teaching techniques. Maybe you’ve wondered: Are we missing something crucial? Turns out, wellbeing isn’t just about feeling good; it’s the hidden driver behind resilience, adaptability, and emotional intelligence. Without it, students aren’t fully prepared for life beyond school, no matter how high their grades are. So, what does embedding wellbeing in education truly look like, and how do you start? (Don’t worry, it’s simpler than it sounds.) Keep reading to uncover why wellbeing might just be the missing piece your school needs.
Student Burnout: 4 Signs to watch out for
Are they just tired, or is there more to it? How many times have you asked yourself this question since working in a school? Student burnout is a newly manifesting phenomenon that was born in our very own schools. It comes from academic pressure, not enough support, no physical or mental resources available for our students, and more. Student burnout can be draining on them, and without the right support and care, it can drag someone one step further, and reach states like depression or anxiety, if left “untreated”. There is no prescription or medication for it, so what IS the solution? Read along as we dive deeper into signs to look out for and how to tackle them.
Adolescence: The harsh truth about the lack of wellbeing in schools
Netflix’s Adolescence is not an easy series to watch with our friends on a Friday night. And that’s exactly the point of it. Behind its dramatic storytelling, it expresses something deeply familiar to anyone working in education or around our schools today. The sense that we’re losing connection, losing control, and losing our kids who are struggling along the way as well. And the message couldn’t be clearer: Wellbeing can’t wait. Not anymore. We need it in our schools and homes. Now more than ever.
Helping Schools Turn Insights into Impact with Spark 360
One-size-fits-all education might have been the standard over all these years, but we’re closely coming to the conclusion that it doesn’t fit into our present (or future) anymore. Our students come face to face with a job market that did not exist in our time, and they are discovering career paths that we didn’t even dare dream about. So how can we expect them to learn the same way we did?
Our New Year’s Resolution: Wellbeing for ALL Teachers
For some of us, it’s going to the gym more often. For others, eating less take-out and cooking more diversified meals. Or maybe not checking emails after 11 PM anymore. New Year’s resolutions can vary widely from person to person, and ours is nothing short of unique either: wellbeing as a priority for ALL teachers in 2025. Quite the wish, right?