If you enjoyed tonight’s #ELMagChat, don't forget to check out the September EL Magazine. You'll find articles from several of tonight's participants including Dr. Kim Parker (she | her), Nawal Qarooni | NQC Literacy | @nqarooni on IG, Louise El Yaafouri لو لو اليعفوري, @LindaIveyBeggs, Barbara Boone, & Hadley Bachman. ascd.org/el/strengtheni…

Join Leigh Colburn (Linda and I) on page 49. We are thrilled to have our processes included in this month’s EL.

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How is your school responding to the barriers your students face?

In the Wraparound Guide, Leigh Colburn and @LindaIveyBeggs group school- and community-based wraparound services into 6 categories. This figure depicts those categories as part of a recommended wraparound model. Download more free resources: bit.ly/3Tvw4M1

I would love schools to focus narrowly on learning and wellness (students and staff) this year. This article makes a compelling case for ‘less is more’ school improvement. The Power of Doing Less in Schools ascd.org/el/articles/th… via ASCD

My work w/ wraparound began in 2013 when 1 of my teachers said, “I wonder what our kids would say?” We asked ?s and they shared their stories & ideas. The center has a new name and new leadership but it is still serving the needs of students and families. Go Big Blue! So proud!

Leigh Colburn and Solution Tree have been on the road this week providing training on wraparound services. Guess where we are? I’m a Braves fan, but the Astros love was strong during yesterday’s PL session. So when in Houston… Go Astros.

#StudentVoice edweek.org/leadership/an-…

So proud to be part of amazing learning and engaging work happening at @HISD_Wraparound led by Dr. Taryn Echols and Leigh Colburn. Solution Tree

ESSER is where unprecedented challenge meets unprecedented opportunity. How is your district using it’s ESSER funding? How is your district ensuring equitable access to resources, services, and opportunity? apple.news/AoYGH6z4jTAqXN…

Students Say Depression, Anxiety Are Holding Them Back. But They Can’t Find Help at School edweek.org/leadership/stu…

Houston ISD partnered with Leigh Colburn and Solution Tree to continue their effort toward whole child and wraparound. What a dedicated & student-focused group of hope-dealing educators! #AskingTheRightQuestions, #DoingTheRightWork, #RightNow

Through roughly $314 million worth of new mental health funding via awards & grants for health professionals in schools & in emergency departments, the education department & HHS intend to help create healthier & safer learning environments for children abcnews.go.com/Politics/biden…

Please join me tonight at 8pm CST to listen to Stanley Leone. He is a guest on the podcast hosted by Houston's, Dr. Gregory Williams. Stanley has a hopeful and inspiring message about the powerful influence of educators. Radio Show …atteredbythedarkness.wpcomstaging.com/radio-show-gue…

Leigh Colburn 👏 these educators. What Schools Can Do to Ease Students' Anxiety edweek.org/leadership/wha… If you want to know more about student informed strategies, our book includes student ideas re: stres & anxiety, anger, substance misuse, sexual identity & gender.

Gone to the Dogs? Schools Use Therapy Animals to Boost Mental Health, Academics edweek.org/leadership/gon…

Innovative cross-sector partnerships can help Schools Transform Student Mental Health. Here's How One District Leader Did It edweek.org/leaders/leader…

Student voice wisdom.. “Everyone “MAY” go through it, but not everyone gets through it”