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.
Whole Child Development: How Educators Support Resilience
As schools revisit their whole child efforts, how can educators and district leaders ensure that students are set up for success after graduation?
Virtual Nursing Simulation To Advance Patient Care
Digital solutions have become a critical part of nursing education, especially during the pandemic. Here’s a look at trends that were already driving a shift to virtual nursing simulation, and how schools of nursing are incorporating this technology in their curriculum.
Youth Suicide Prevention During COVID-19
“If we thought students fell through the cracks before, now the cracks are canyons.”
Two experts on student suicide prevention, Dr. Scott Poland and Rich Lieberman, weigh in on the current situation, how it’s never too late to start a suicide prevention task force, and supporting student mental health with minimal resources.
Why It Matters that College Student Life Skills are Lacking
Why students need these critical skills, and how higher education institutions can incorporate soft skills into their programming to help students achieve academic, career, and personal success — even virtually.
How A School Counselor is Approaching Going Back to School
Miriam Lane is a school counselor serving over 300 students in pre-K through fifth grade just outside of Washington, DC. Miriam talked with us about the challenges and obstacles she’s overcome in her role since the transition to remote learning.
Interpersonal Communication in Healthcare
In the midst of a mental health epidemic, interpersonal communication skills are more important than ever for the health and wellbeing of both patients and providers.
Kognito’s PK-12 Simulations Score Hat Trick in International 2020 Award Recognition
Simulations addressing early childhood mental health, trauma-informed practices, and schools coping with loss awarded
Teacher Burnout & COVID-19: Supporting School Staff
How can school leaders help prevent the ongoing pandemic from aggravating the already-worsening teacher exodus? Here are some strategies to support teachers and school staff during COVID-19, based on research and insights from industry leaders.
Online Student Services: 3 Tips for Supporting Student Needs
What can colleges and universities do to address student support needs at a distance, especially as they move quickly to take student services online? Here’s what we know from research on the preferences of distance learners.