Workplace Grants - Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative

Workplace Grants - Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative is sponsored by New York Life Foundation. This initiative provides a $500 grant to K-12 schools when New York Life agents and employees present bereavement resources to them, aiming to help schools become more grief-sensitive.

Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative | New York Life Foundation New York Life's Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative Partner with us in building a Grief-Sensitive School community</h2>\r\n<p><span class=\"body-large\"><span class=\"text__dark-gray\">New York Life has launched a groundbreaking program called the Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative to better equip educators and other school personnel to support grieving students.

</span></span></p>\r\n<h3>Its purpose:</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span class=\"text__dark-gray\"><span class=\"body-large\">Provide a personal introduction to this initiative through presentation given by the New York Life workforce</span></span></li>\r\n<li><span class=\"text__dark-gray\"><span class=\"body-large\">Raise awareness about the prevalence of childhood bereavement and ‘grief in school’</span></span></li>\r\n<li><span class=\"text__dark-gray\"><span class=\"body-large\">Increase the knowledge of the resources available for schools to support grieving students and their families</span></span></li>\r\n<li><span class=\"text__dark-gray\"><span class=\"body-large\">Support schools/school districts in striving to become Grief-Sensitive through tangible resources, training, practical tools and a connection to a network of supportive services</span></span></li>\r\n<li><span class=\"text__dark-gray\"><span class=\"body-large\"><a href=\"/content/dam/nyl/foundation/docs/pdfs/GSSI-Infographic.

pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Check out\">Check out</a> the ten ways GSSI is making an impact in your community</span></span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-6b8f79a3df" class="cmp-text"> Partner with us in building a Grief-Sensitive School community New York Life has launched a groundbreaking program called the Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative to better equip educators and other school personnel to support grieving students.

Provide a personal introduction to this initiative through presentation given by the New York Life workforce Raise awareness about the prevalence of childhood bereavement and ‘grief in school’ Increase the knowledge of the resources available for schools to support grieving students and their families Support schools/school districts in striving to become Grief-Sensitive through tangible resources, training, practical tools and a connection to a network of supportive services Check out the ten ways GSSI is making an impact in your community It’s the assumption that teachers have had this training prior to coming into the teaching field, when in fact that’s a misconception.

American Federation of Teachers Grief at school is all-too-common. </h2>\r\n<p><span class=\"body-large\">When educators were asked in a recent survey by the New York Life Foundation with the American Federation of Teachers…</span></p>\r\n"}}" id="text-f6277f1f06" class="cmp-text"> Grief at school is all-too-common.

When educators were asked in a recent survey by the New York Life Foundation with the American Federation of Teachers… of educators agree that childhood grief is a serious problem that deserves more attention from schools. of educators agree that students who experience a significant loss generally need more support over the longer term. of educators agree that grief can frequently have an adverse impact on learning at school.

Currently there are more than 7,000 schools and youth-serving organizations participating in the Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative.

Additional education-related programs</h2>\r\n"}}" id="text-bbeee64426" class="cmp-text"> Additional education-related programs The Coalition to Support Grieving Students Pioneering collaboration among the leading K-12 professional organizations who worked together to produce industry endorsed, educator-specific grief resources and training materials.

Alliance for Young Artists and Writers New York Life provides six students with $1,000 scholarships through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The scholarships acknowledge students who have explored the loss of a loved one in their creative work. Together, the New York Life Foundation and First Book are equipping educators with resources to support children who are experiencing grief and loss.

Explore more stories</h2>\r\n<p><span class=\"body-large\">Explore news and stories related to important issues addressed by the New York Life Foundation, including education, workforce engagement, bereavement, COVID-19 and more.

</span></p>\r\n"}}" id="text-a342c19734" class="cmp-text"> Explore news and stories related to important issues addressed by the New York Life Foundation, including education, workforce engagement, bereavement, COVID-19 and more. Highlights from our 2024 State of Grief Report