Jessica Koehler

Oct 23, 2023 | creativitypost.com | Jessica Koehler |Zorana Ivcevic Pringle |Chloe Preece |Hafize Çelik

As I pen this piece, children’s mental health is, sadly, in a crisis. Both in the USA and globally. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that one in five children have a mental disorder. Most mental health authorities contend that recent pandemic-related stressors, the impact of global warming, international conflicts, growing economic disparities and widespread poverty, and political and social unrest have all amplified the challenges that kids face today.

Oct 20, 2023 | creativitypost.com | Jessica Koehler |Zorana Ivcevic Pringle |Chloe Preece |Hafize Çelik

It’s my pleasure to connect with Julie Skolnick, who draws upon her experience working with families and the 2e population, and also elaborates upon aspects of the “Cycle for Success” process that she writes about in her new book, Gifted and Distractible. In this interview, Julie provides insights on how to nurture children’s creativity. 1) In your book, Gifted and Distractible, you discuss three overarching topics, Understanding, Strategies, and Advocacy, in relation to supporting 2e learners.

Aug 25, 2023 | creativitypost.com | Steven Pfeiffer |Jessica Koehler |Zorana Ivcevic Pringle |Joanne Foster

As we embark upon the 2023-2024 school year, I revisit four predictions that I made almost two years ago. I thought (hoped and prayed) that these would come to fruition. I believe there has been progress, but not nearly enough. Therefore, I re-examine the ideas herein, and ask readers to think about them. What kinds of positive changes have occurred in your school community over the past couple of years, AND what still must transpire before learning environments are at their best?

Jul 31, 2023 | creativitypost.com | Steven Pfeiffer |Jessica Koehler |Zorana Ivcevic Pringle |Joanne Foster

The use of artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT and Bard has sparked concerns about plagiarism in high school and college. However, little attention has been given to the potential harm these tools can do to the intellectual development of elementary age children. During elementary school, children learn fundamental skills, including writing, math, critical thinking, and problem-solving.