https://padlet.com/2019abobbitt/j3knzbfbnbf5 By: Anna Bobbitt en-us 2019-02-12 18:59:32 UTC 2019-02-18 01:28:06 UTC hello@padlet.com 2019abobbitt https://padlet.com/2019abobbitt/j3knzbfbnbf5/wish/330508833 Many students face academic stress due to the constant expectations that school requires them to meet. Most students do not have the accurate guidance from teachers and counselors to reduce their stress.]]> 2019-02-12 19:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/2019abobbitt/j3knzbfbnbf5/wish/330508833 2019abobbitt https://padlet.com/2019abobbitt/j3knzbfbnbf5/wish/330515397 All students should have multiple guidance counselors and other resources to assist them when making academic choices.]]> 2019-02-12 19:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/2019abobbitt/j3knzbfbnbf5/wish/330515397 2019abobbitt https://padlet.com/2019abobbitt/j3knzbfbnbf5/wish/330516436 Two students were asked questions about academic stress. 

Question: How have you managed your stress from school academics? DId you need extra guidance?
Answer: "I manage my stress by exercising and spending time with the people I love. I have needed help but never knew what resources to use except for my friends." - Sarah Bibeau (12)

Question: How does academic stress affect you?
Answer: "It makes it difficult to use my time wisely and causes loss of sleep."- Devin McDaniel (12)]]> 2019-02-12 19:13:39 UTC https://padlet.com/2019abobbitt/j3knzbfbnbf5/wish/330516436 2019abobbitt https://padlet.com/2019abobbitt/j3knzbfbnbf5/wish/330523787 A poll was posted on Instagram asking a range of students these questions:

Question: Do you think standard high school counselors are qualified enough to handle emotional issues and and provide assistance?
29% of the students answered yes.
71% of the students answered no.

Question: Does school increase your stress levels?
91% of the students answered yes.
9% of the students answered no.

One classroom of 23 students were asked: Do you think there should be more resources and guidance counselors to assist students with their academic stress?

100% of the students in the classroom answered yes.]]> 2019-02-12 19:26:23 UTC https://padlet.com/2019abobbitt/j3knzbfbnbf5/wish/330523787 2019abobbitt https://padlet.com/2019abobbitt/j3knzbfbnbf5/wish/330995965 1.) An article by Sian Beilock, associate professor of psychology at the University of Chicago, states that: "High-stakes learning and performance situations can put counterproductive stress on students."

2.) An annual survey published by the American Psychological Association found that 83% of the sources of teen stress are from their school work.

3.) Richard Lerner, author of “The Good Teen”, explains that millions of teens deserve better resources and recognition for their pressures.]]> 2019-02-13 19:18:08 UTC https://padlet.com/2019abobbitt/j3knzbfbnbf5/wish/330995965