In this week's Hooray for Monday, we share insights into children's mental health for teachers, from a medical professional. Inspired Teaching's marketing & communications associate Michelle Welk speaks with Dr. Sarah Ash Combs, an attending physician in the ER department at Children's National Hospital in Washington DC. 

Written version:
Safe and Happy and Healthy: https://inspiredteaching.org/safe-and-happy-and-healthy/

Resources:
ABCDE of Learner Needs: https://sites.google.com/inspiredteaching.org/abcde/home
Zoom Out: https://inspiredteaching.org/zoom-out/
American Academy of Pediatrics: https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/school-health/mental-health-in-schools/

Teaching with Improvisation fellowship application: https://inspiredteaching.org/2023-summer-inspired-teaching-institute/

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April 24, 2023: Safe and Happy and Healthy

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April 24, 2023: Safe and Happy and Healthy

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