🏫 Back-to-school & student well-being in Issue No. 8 of The Seed

Issue No. 8, August 2025

🌱 STG Spotlight

Read the latest ESSA Tier 2 research
proving the statistically significant boosts in student-teacher connections by using Sown To Grow.

🐝 Blog Buzz

Strengthen your school's trauma-informed practices
with these 5 strategies proven to support students experiencing grief and loss.

✨ Mindful Moments

Learn what MTSS implementation looks like on the ground, how to build buy-in, and why student-centered data is key for proactive and responsive care.

🗓️ Featured Event

Ready to explore how trusted student–teacher relationships drive school success? Join us on Aug. 27 for an evidence-based webinar sharing fresh data from our new ESSA-aligned study on how weekly Tier 1 check-ins improve belonging and student outcomes.

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🧰 Templates & Tools

Jumpstart classroom relationship-building
with this CASEL-aligned 'Getting To Know You' SEL curriculum lesson, perfect for back-to-school season.

🫶 Community Corner

Inspire kindness and create welcoming school communities through “Buddy Benches”, an idea developed to combat bullying and promote student mental health.

🗞️ In the News

Check out District Administration's article on how student voice drives engagement, improves attendance, and builds trust in school communications.

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