Beyond masks and Lysol, we need to meet the Social-Emotional Needs of our Students. Here’s where to start. Reopening our schools and youth-serving organizations may seem like a daunting task. The unknowns are innumerable, the risks are real, and the concept of “normal” is no longer applicable. Aside from distancing protocols, sanitizing routines, and enforcing …
Today we’re celebrating a leader who is making others better as a result of her presence and making that impact last in her absence. Meet Jamellah Terrell-Irenonse What is your role? And how do you currently work with girls? Residential Services Coordinator at Mercy Housing. Mostly, I work on stabilization of housing and connecting …
Try exercises from our collection of Social-Emotional Check-ins for Distance Learning to help jumpstart conversation and connection with your girls. “How are you feeling?” I don’t know the last time you tried to get a middle or high schooler to engage with that question, but it’s likely you received an answer somewhere …
We’re navigating uncharted waters. These are unprecedented times fraught with tension, uncertainty, and both personal and financial hardship. And now, with school canceled, you might feel you’ve been thrown to the sharks. What else do you need to feel supported during this time? Reach out to Girls Leadership by completing this survey as we work …
