Educator Blog
Information and inspiration for thought-leaders in mental wellness and education
Our blog features a variety of content from the latest trends and social issues impacting education, to interviews with subject matter experts and clients who are successfully using Kognito products. Additionally, we also feature cutting edge research from our in-house team related to student and athlete mental health, product efficacy and cultivating resiliency after trauma. Check in weekly for the latest blog updates.
Breaking Down Barriers: Supporting Marginalized Students in 2021
Marginalized communities are disproportionately affected by the events that took place in 2020. Psychologists, mental health experts, and a college student weigh in on how campuses can best support their students during this pivotal time.
How El Dorado Schools Are Addressing Student Mental Health
Holly Billings MSW, LCSW, is Behavior Support Specialist and Mental Health Coordinator for El Dorado School District in Arkansas. Holly shared with us how the district has reached both staff and students with critical mental health training, and adapted with the pandemic.
New: Resources for Clinical Healthcare Simulations
New course materials for learners and facilitator guides for instructors are now available.
What Does a College Mental Health Program Look Like in Action?
Two large universities in Texas share how they are preparing students, faculty, and staff to engage in conversations about mental health during a time when students face increased pressure.
SEL for Teens: A Powerful Learning and Life Skillset
With limited options in the market, high schools often use informal SEL practices or SEL programs geared towards younger students. But research has found that teens’ SEL gaps are both wide and specific to their developmental stage.
Kognito at Texas State University
A slate of recent news coverage highlights how Texas State University is turning to Kognito to support student mental health.
How a School of Social Work Has Embraced Simulation Technology
How are schools of social work using simulation technology to train their students? We chatted with Dr. Noell Rowan, a professor and associate director at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) School of Social Work, to tell us more about her experience with Kognito simulations.
First Role-Play Virtual Training for Preventing College Alcohol & Drug Misuse Provides Hands-on Practice to Reduce Adverse Outcomes
Newest addition to Kognito higher education suite helps students set limits, build refusal skills & more
Q&A With Gaggle: Managing Student Safety
We spoke with Paget Hetherington, VP of Marketing at Gaggle, whose focus is spreading Gaggle’s message to school districts across the country, helping to ensure the safety and well-being of students. She has helped empower children to achieve academic success her entire career, leading sales and marketing efforts for global publishing and EdTech companies. In this Q&A, Paget shares takeaways from this past year and how Gaggle is tackling prevention and treatment.