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Safety & Wellness

Election-related stress: How to help students manage anxiety

VOA Learn English -
Students may still be experiencing heightened levels of election-related stress and anxiety as they process its outcomes and implications due to a non-stop, 24-hour news feed of information enabled by personal devices.
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Reasons high school graduation rates are where they are

Micah Ward -
The majority of states had lower graduation rates in 2022 than they did before the pandemic. Here's why.
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SEL in high school: How K12 leaders provide better support

Matt Zalaznick -
Along with ongoing political pushback in some parts of the country, one barrier to SEL programs is that mental health positions are often funded by grants and other short-term sources, a new report contends.
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Educator wellness: How to keep it top of mind

Matthew X. Joseph -
Teacher well-being requires a holistic approach that acknowledges the interconnectedness of teachers' professional and personal lives.
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Social-emotional assessments: Things you need to know before implementation

Micah Ward -
Are the items written with language appropriate for the intended audience? Is the assessment reliable across diverse groups of respondents? Here's some research on how to choose the right assessment for your students.
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Make mental health a top priority regardless of election results

Katie Dorn -
This election season, amid all the rhetoric and debate, there is one thing we cannot afford to overlook: the mental health of America’s young people.
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Student mental health: 3 ways to address the well-being gap

Grist -
Analysis reveals significant differences in emotional well-being and distress among elementary students from various racial and ethnic backgrounds.
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School safety: Why the human element is so important

Micah Ward and Matt Zalaznick -
The human element outlasts any federal relief program or obsolete hardware, and it’s the most important component of any district’s safety strategy, says one administrator.
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Social media threats: How to combat disruptive hoaxes

The Washington Times -
In recent weeks, school communities throughout the country have been shaken by a disturbing trend: a rash of social media threats targeting our schools.
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School safety: How to shift from reaction to prevention

Dave Wyborn -
Schools need to rethink safety through a comprehensive framework that assesses, plans, tracks and audits safety solutions across both proactive and reactive measures.
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6 strategies for addressing anonymous threats

Micah Ward -
The first step is building awareness about reporting to detect threats early and deter future anonymized threats, new guidance asserts.
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New barrage of threats hit schools in several states

Matt Zalaznick -
Threats made against schools on social media have led to closures, postponed activities and several student arrests—including a 10-year-old.
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Deepfakes: Why they are now K12’s problem, too

Matt Zalaznick -
Students and teachers are now contending with "a substantial amount" of sexually explicit deepfakes and other troubling forms of what tech watchdogs call "non-consensual intimate imagery."
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Self-care: 3 ways to encourage employee well-being

VOA Learn English -
Integrating self-care routines throughout the school year can significantly improve teachers’ well-being—and this has important implications for student success.
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The Safety Cycle: Ensuring the Safety of Students from A to B and Back Again

ԹϺ Staff -
Date & Time: Monday, October 21 at 2 p.m. ET

In this webinar, gain a fresh perspective on how to ensure the safety of your students while they're in transit beyond the safety features that have been installed on their buses. Learn proactive approaches and immediate steps to react quickly and effectively when the unexpected happens.
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Know This For Next Week: Most kids have hope

Matt Zalaznick -
As you set the course for the next week and the rest of the school year, know this: Most kids—a whopping 95%—say they are hopeful about the future. 
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Community Schools Roundtable: Data-Driven Systems for Physical, Social, & Mental Health Support

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Date & Time: Wednesday, October 2nd at 2 pm ET

In this ԹϺ webinar, learn how Hamilton County Schools (TN), Hartford County Schools (MD), and Lancaster Public Schools (CA) are building sustainable whole-child systems that are informed by student voice and leverage community partners to proactively support the physical, social, and mental health of our students. Their approaches are united by an emphasis on data-informed decision making.

***All attendees will be able to safely download "Growing Community: The Community Schools Framework in Action Across Three States."
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‘TGIF Time-saver’: Safety is once again a priority this year

Micah Ward -
A deadly school shooting and social media threats are causing disruptions to learning just weeks into the school year. How can leaders respond? Plus, a new look at teachers' impact on reading instruction.
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Smartphones have derailed childhood. Here is how to fix it

Micah Ward -
In our latest webinar, best-selling author Jonathan Haidt shares with school leaders the most effective ways to create a truly phone-free school and re-engage students.
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Sensory rooms: See this district’s innovative new models

Matt Zalaznick -
Here's one rule for creating a powerful K12 sensory room: It doesn't necessarily have to pop on Pinterest. It only has to appeal to students and teachers who will rely on the space to provide a calming break from regular school day activities.
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Student mental health: Teens are feeling a little better

Matt Zalaznick -
The latest data from the CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Survey show that slightly fewer teens in 2023 reported persistent sadness or hopelessness, compared to two years prior.
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End of ESSER: How to extend student-support past the deadline

Micah Ward -
Researchers share how leaders in several states are spending on student well-being—and why these initiatives should continue.
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School spending: New analysis offers glimpse of 2024 priorities

Matt Zalaznick -
The phrase "budget documents" may not be the two most exciting words in K12 education. However, a more compelling keyword search shows leaders prioritizing safety, family engagement and facilities.
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Principals see more and more reasons to ban smartphones

Matt Zalaznick -
Depression, anxiety, isolation, fatigue. That's not a great group of words—but when it comes to how principals think smartphones harm students, it's hardly a complete list. School leaders also reported that female students are suffering more than boys. 
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Insights from Around the Nation: The New Normal for McKinney-Vento Student Support

ԹϺ Staff -
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 21st at 2 pm ET

In this webinar, discover how to better support students experiencing homelessness from the second annual Nationwide McKinney-Vento Study's year-over-year trends, data-based perspectives, and new insights. Also, learn how your peers across the country are navigating the complexities of identifying and supporting at-risk students.
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School attendance: Why mental health and screen time are keys

Katie Dorn -
To improve student well-being and get them excited about coming to school, we must address two critical areas: mental health and screen time.
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These states are home to 2024’s best school systems

Micah Ward -
For the second year in a row, these two states boast the best school systems in the country based on these criteria.
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Research: Are students really safer with cops in schools?

Micah Ward -
In schools with a police presence, arrest rates more than doubled compared to buildings without law enforcement on campus, a new report declares.
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How to turn student mental health data into meaningful action

Tracy Clements -
Online data can help you understand which students need mental health support––if you know what to look for.
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Reversing pandemic slides: How does your state compare?

Micah Ward -
Learn where your state ranks in areas like math and reading proficiency, as well as five recommendations to get students get back on track.
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Safety in schools: Make it simple, one door at time

James Gammon -
The first question we must ask is, “What is it, physically, about our schools that leaves us vulnerable?” This question can evoke a variety of responses.
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2 big reasons teachers say they lag in workforce

Matt Zalaznick -
From a teacher's point of view, workers in many comparable careers are more well-off—and have been for several years. And female teachers and teachers of color report more concerns than other educators. 
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5 reasons homeschooling might be more appealing to parents

Micah Ward -
Bullying topped parents' list of concerns when it comes to their child's education. What else is on their mind?
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Warning: Is social media now as bad as smoking?

Micah Ward -
Surgeon general contends that social media companies should be forced to publicize any data they've collected on their platform's health effects.
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Mental health helpers: How to stay connected with families in 2024

Anne Brown -
The CEO of a mental health nonprofit shares her tips on how to build a school community that embraces families and all other “helpers.”
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