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Tell Me Something Good- Chase-Raymond USD 401
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Tell Me Something Good- Chase-Raymond USD 401

In the 23/24 school year Kylee McDonald and her administrative team applied for a comprehensive grant to promote wellness and stronger school to community connections in the district. They were awarded, and part of Kylee’s vision for the grant was to bring a restorative approach to the campus with staff, students, and families. Both her principles jumped on board, and they hosted Professional Development with ESSDACK to bring this philosophy to staff.

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Discovering Your Teen's Hidden Strengths: A Parent’s Guide
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Discovering Your Teen's Hidden Strengths: A Parent’s Guide

Imagine being a teenager today: navigating a world where every swipe and scroll stacks up against them, making them question if they’re smart enough, talented enough, or simply “enough.” Many teens struggle with the pressure to measure up. They watch their peers excel and wonder, “Why is it so easy for them, but so hard for me?” In school, they might feel like their teachers are disappointed in them or even don’t like them, mistaking feedback as a judgment on who they are, not just how they’re doing.

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