The Anxiety of School Avoidance: Insights from Sheilah Gauch, LICSW, M.Ed.
Anxiety is a significant factor contributing to school avoidance, affecting students’ academic success and overall well-being. In a recent article…
How being more Grateful will improve your Life!
Happy Thanksgiving. Life Coach and MPY presenter Russ Terry shares the positive benefits of expressing gratitude. MPY wishes you a…
Anxiety and Executive Function: 2 Sides of the Same Coin?
Two of the most common challenges students’ face are anxiety and executive function. MPY presenter, Dr. David Gotthelf explains the…
MPY School and Safety Coordinator John Oteri on the Importance of Building Safe and Supportive Schools
MPY School Safety Coordinator John Oteri discusses the need for school leaders to create a school culture that prioritizes safety…
MPY Presenter Dr. Nancy Rappaport on Addressing the Needs of Students Who Avoid School
Many Massachusetts schools grapple with the issue of school avoidance. MPY presenter Dr. Nancy Rappaport shares ways to support students…
The School Mental Health Leadership Institute (SMHLI) Strives to Empower Mental Health Health Professionals
MPY Presenter John Crocker, M.Ed., on engaging in professional development, coaching, and networking aimed at building capacity to develop a…
MPY Executive Director Margie Daniels Wishes Educators a Productive, Healthy and Safe School Year
School is back! Many educators, no matter how veteran, get butterflies when the school year begins. It is an exciting…
MPY Presenter Dr. Alex Hirshberg on Examining The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt – Implications for School Mental Health Initiatives
Jonathan Haidt’s New York Times bestselling book, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic…
MPY’s Hosts Its Annual School Attendance Summit
On October 3, 2023, over 300 participants attended MPY’s 2023 School Attendance Summit: New Challenges and Opportunities both in person…
Learning to Lead – 2023 Student Leadership Conference
The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) and Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) are co-sponsoring the 2023 Student Leadership Conference: Learning…