Teenagers! Every day I am privileged to interact with and teach teenagers. They are so full of energy, promise, and hope. They are goofy, and silly, love to joke, and laugh. Some are serious and quite success-oriented. They are active, fun, and self-disclosing. They are filled with emotions and love drama. However, those adjectives only describe SOME of our teens.
According to the CDC, "In 2021, more than 4 in 10 (42%) students felt persistently sad or hopeless and nearly one-third (29%) experienced poor mental health".
This is a concerning statistic, not just for me, but for everyone.
At our high school, test anxiety is real. We are very competitive and have an excellent reputation. Kids strive to do their best, but sometimes they need that gentle reminder. In fact, some of our Honors students reveal they have never really had to study. With the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card, I can download printable brochures and other resources about test preparation and anxiety to remind my students of strategies that will alleviate some of the stress. I have requested lots of mints, because having a mint or chewing gum is a strategy in test taking. Thank you for your help.
Half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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