In spring (2020), I called for in-person school to reopen after the initial quarantine, citing significant academic slide without in person schooling, as well as increases in mental and emotional issues among children and families, and noting little or no tangible gain for children, families or even our elderly by closing in-person schools (https://gurianinstitute.com/should-schools-and-families-lock-down-again-due-to-covid/).  Over the last few months, you have likely seen published research and media stories detailing the …

Our Summer Virtual Training Institute took place live this last weekend with recordings available through through Friday.  Because all the sessions were recorded and are archived, you can still sign up for the training here: https://gurianinstitute.com/events/gurian-summer-institute-2020/ .  There are only two days left!  If you would like to register five or more people, your school will get a group discount.  Please email gail@gurianinstitute.com for a discount. Like the live participants, …

With the coronavirus pandemic continuing, many parents who work from home are still struggling to find that healthy balance between work and family life. For parents whose children will continue online learning, the balancing act becomes even more arduous. However, you don’t have to suffer through it all. Below, find helpful strategies for staying on top of everything with your mental health intact. Find Routines That Work for Everyone  Without …

Our Summer Virtual Training Institute starts this Saturday.  We hope you’ll register now to experience three ground-breaking keynotes, a dozen user-friendly workshops, and your questions answered throughout the summit.  To learn more about the Summer Institute 2020 Tele-Summit and to register, please click https://gurianinstitute.com/events/gurian-summer-institute-2020/. If you register groups of five or more, there is a discount, with information about that on the website, as well.   If you want to become …

We appreciate your business and your belief in our Professional Development.  In the face of lost school time, postponed PD days, budget issues, and general uncertainty during the Covid crisis, the Gurian Institute has adapted its programming to meet your needs.  All our programs generally fit with federal, state, municipal and other funding sources.   Here is a menu of four dynamic options. 1.  Virtual professional development 2.  Online courses …

The title metaphor of Michael Gurian’s new book, The Stone Boys, represents boys who must become as hard as stone to survive. Traumatized boys and men are especially prone to becoming hardened for many reasons, some neuro-biological and some psycho-sociological.  Traumatized girls and women can become hardened, too, but after trauma, they often engage and disengage with life and learning in somewhat different ways than boys. Dr. Glynetta “Fletch” …