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July 08, 2024
Jonathan Haidt’s newest book, The Anxious Generation, throws a spotlight on the alarming rise of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues among today’s youth. It delves beyond mere observation, offering a compelling analysis that lays the blame at the feet of a societal shift — the “Great Rewiring of Childhood.” The book outlines the belief that the challenges confronting our children, schools and our families are solvable. However, addressing these challenges requires understanding the traps we have fallen into, so we can see the escape routes. The main escape routes are four new norms that become much easier if we can coordinate and act together. The book and the website (anxiousgeneration.com) are designed to facilitate discussion among friends, family, book clubs, and communities, in order to change these norms and reclaim human life for all generations. Hot breakfast will be provided.
Instructor: Christie Besack, Central Bucks EA
Monday, July 8, 9am-11am
Act 48 Hours: 12.5 Total; 10.5 for reading the book and an additional 2 for attending the workshop. Members must attend the workshop in order to receive Act 48 credit. Support staff members: chapter 14 pre-approval should be coordinated with your school entity.
July 08, 2024
Let's jump back into the history of our nation's education system to explore how schools and educators have shaped the experience of non-English speaking students in the United States. Participants can pick up a free copy of Making Americans by Jessica Lander prior to the end of the school year. Educators will read/annotate the book prior to the in-person workshop. We will meet for two hours to process the key takeaways and consider how this relates to our modern-day classrooms! Lunch will be provided.
Instructor: Denise Miller, Central Bucks EA
Monday, July 8, Noon-2pm
Act 48 Hours: 16 Total; 14 for reading the book and an additional 2 for attending the workshop. Members must attend the workshop in order to receive Act 48 credit. Support staff members: chapter 14 pre-approval should be coordinated with your school entity.
