Best NYSSBAs Study Break Podcasts (2025)

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On Reopening Schools: How Students Can Thrive 13:25

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Join Study Break's host, Dr. Gayle Simidian, as she chats with Dr. Gil Noam, founder and director of the PEAR Institute, Partnerships in Education and Resilience, at McLean Hospital and associate professor at Harvard Medical School. They will discuss the socio-emotional and academic challenges and opportunities of reopening schools in the fall.…

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Game Of Inches 4:42

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No one wants to be a Monday morning quarterback when it comes to resuming school sports in the fall. Study Break talks to Chris Watson, director of communications for the New York State Public High School Athletic Association, who discusses sports guidance and the new normal for high school athletics.…

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Lovin' Learnin' at Home 3:34

5+ y ago3:34

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Some students who struggle at school find learning at home more fulfilling. Why?By NYSSBA's Study Break

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The 1918 Spanish Flu 4:08

5+ y ago4:08

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Will history repeat itself?By NYSSBA's Study Break

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Building Back Our School 3:43

5+ y ago3:43

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One video game is helping students emotionally deal with missing school.By NYSSBA's Study Break

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Pass the Transition Playbook 3:43

5+ y ago3:43

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How do we transition to a new normal?By NYSSBA's Study Break

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Make Stress Your Ally 4:16

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Difficult times can be stressful. Learn to build an alliance with stress.By NYSSBA's Study Break

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Follow The Rainbow 2:53

5+ y ago2:53

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One symbol unites us all during the pandemic.By NYSSBA's Study Break

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The Show Must (Sort of) Go On 2:16

5+ y ago2:16

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One good deed highlights the healing power of the performing arts.By NYSSBA's Study Break

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How to Beat the Self-Quarantine Blues 2:46

5+ y ago2:46

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Does a little isolation have an upside?By NYSSBA's Study Break

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Schools Go Remote. NY Goes Strong. 2:35

5+ y ago2:35

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As learning goes online, communities grow stronger.By NYSSBA's Study Break

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How to Reduce Youth Pandemic Anxiety 4:00

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Trousers Take Top Dog Spot 3:34

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What Makes the Social Butterflies and Poets Tick? 3:05

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Armor Up Against Angst 3:40

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The Gist on Gender-Neutral Pronouns 3:08

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Hit Rewind on #CancelCulture 3:26

6y ago3:26

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How can we cultivate original thinkers?By NYSSBA's Study Break

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Kicking the "Dis" Out of Dyslexia 3:00

6y ago3:00

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A possible new mandate for dyslexia screening in New York schools may be on its way. What you should know.By NYSSBA's Study Break

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Myrtle the Turtle: A Lesson in Empathy 2:06

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Young students learn empathy and hone perspective-taking skills when they care for animals.By NYSSBA's Study Break

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How Can Schools Tackle Eco-Anxiety? 2:09

6y ago2:09

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Climate change is taking a toll on youth mental health. How can school leaders help?Watch our NYSSBA News episode on the recent climate strike here: http://bit.ly/2n7iF2wBy NYSSBA's Study Break

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Vape’s Up! 2:10

6y ago2:10

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Marketing was the hook. Health effects are the sinker. Schools join forces in response to vaping crisis.By NYSSBA's Study Break

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Don’t Roll the Dice with ICE! 2:12

6y ago2:12

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School leaders have an obligation to ensure students learn in educational settings without discrimination.By NYSSBA's Study Break

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Back-to-School Bulletproof Backpack Biz 1:46

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Does school security technology capitalize on people’s fears or deliver a high return on investment?By NYSSBA's Study Break

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What is a Legitimate School Threat? 2:09

6+ y ago2:09

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Legal eagles are questioning a zero-tolerance approach to school safety and offering better practices in threat assessment.By NYSSBA's Study Break

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SAT Scores with Adversity 2:09

6+ y ago2:09

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The College Board is rolling out a new tool to capture student resourcefulness against the odds. So, why is this important?By NYSSBA's Study Break

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School Safety for Special Needs Students 2:18

6+ y ago2:18

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What if you can’t run, hide or fight?By NYSSBA's Study Break

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Urban Renewal Tied to Immigration 2:15

6+ y ago2:15

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Demographers and economists believe urban growth and sustainability is tied to immigration.By NYSSBA's Study Break

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Students Cast Their Vote 1:46

6+ y ago1:46

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Through participatory budgeting, students vote on what happens to school funds.By NYSSBA's Study Break

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A Recall on Reading? 2:03

6+ y ago2:03

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Digital reading is commonplace. But, is there a price to pay?By NYSSBA's Study Break

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K-12 Crowdfunding Tool Informs School Policy 2:08

6+ y ago2:08

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Find out best practices for K-12 crowdfunding.By NYSSBA's Study Break

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Making Civics in Reel Time 2:12

6+ y ago2:12

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Students are using tweets, storytelling and the arts to cultivate their civic selves. Schools may just need to play a little catch up.By NYSSBA's Study Break

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No. No. Momo 2:15

6+ y ago2:15

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Take a deep breath. Count to 3. Now react.By NYSSBA's Study Break

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Be Aware of the B 2:12

6+ y ago2:12

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Don’t underestimate B students. They may win in the end.By NYSSBA's Study Break

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Look to Your Neighbor 1:59

6+ y ago1:59

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Rural schools often have unique challenges. Learn creative ways to offset some of them.By NYSSBA's Study Break

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Don’t Make Us Speak 2:00

6+ y ago2:00

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Students protest public speaking in class. Know why. Know what to do.By NYSSBA's Study Break

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Getting to Net Zero 2:02

6+ y ago2:02

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Schools that produce and use relatively equal amounts of energy are called net zero schools. Listen to learn more.By NYSSBA's Study Break

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Et tu, Watson? 2:31

7y ago2:31

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Is creativity dead?By NYSSBA's Study Break

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Hate Isn’t an Innate Trait 3:02

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What would the world be like if we all got along? Ask a preschooler.By NYSSBA's Study Break

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Cut the Cord 2:22

7y ago2:22

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How to deal with helicopter parents.By NYSSBA's Study Break

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Words Can Make or Break You 1:59

7y ago1:59

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Equity happens one word at a time.By NYSSBA's Study Break

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Schools Flunk Physiology 1:37

7y ago1:37

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School start times and course schedules clash with the timing of optimal student performance.By NYSSBA's Study Break

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Synthetic Weed Use Among Teens 1:41

7y ago1:41

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Prepare yourself to combat the latest trend in teen drug use.By NYSSBA's Study Break

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A Little STEM in the Afternoon 2:13

7y ago2:13

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Quality STEM afterschool programs boost kids’ attitudes about STEM and help them better understand the STEM career track.By NYSSBA's Study Break

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I’ll Take the Crayon. Hold the Asbestos. 1:57

7y ago1:57

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That marker you’re holding may harm your health. Check out the findings of a recent study about toxic chemicals in school supplies.By NYSSBA's Study Break

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Dear Me … I Hate You. 2:01

7+ y ago2:01

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What should schools know about the dangerous online teen behavior known as digital self-harm?By NYSSBA's Study Break

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Superheroes Punch Up Learning 1:55

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Comics provide an accessible entry point into learning and help students recall information. How, you ask?By NYSSBA's Study Break

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Not Our History 2:13

7+ y ago2:13

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Teaching about slavery isn’t easy, but it’s not supposed to be notes scholars. New research shows that slavery needs to be taught more effectively in school. Learn how.By NYSSBA's Study Break