Volume 3, Issue 8 - April 2024

IN THIS ISSUE:


School safety remains a paramount concern for communities nationwide. It's something we don't want to think about, but recent events are a stark reminder of just how important it is to have a solid plan in place. To continue reading, click HERE.





 
Educators have long recognized the importance of teaching students skills in perspective-taking, emotion management, and self-regulation. Research from CASEL, the Center for Social and Emotional Learning, highlights the benefits of such skills for young children. It shows that when these skills are taught, academic performance improves, particularly in reading, and there is a decrease in rates of bullying, substance abuse, and early sexual behavior. To continue reading, click HERE.


I have been in education for nearly 35 years and a college counselor for 25 years working at three different independent schools, and one of the most important things I have learned is mentorship matters. To continue reading, click HERE.


Opportunities for Students

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Opportunities for Faculty & Staff

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 Sponsor Spotlight

 Many thanks to Safe Haven and TIAA for their support of NCAIS.

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TIAA was founded in 1918 to help teachers retire with confidence. That mission grew to include those in healthcare and more, creating reliable income for their futures while they work to make a difference today. Our commitment to be the change—for our clients, associates and communities—has never wavered and it’s what motivates us to deliver lifetime income for all with investments that build a better world.

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Director, Multiple Employer Plans | Retirement Solutions
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