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Student Well-Being Student Journalists Want to Cover Politics. Not Everyone Agrees They ShouldStudent journalists are grappling with controversial topics鈥攁 lesson in democracy that's becoming increasingly at risk for pushback.
Student Well-Being Opinion 3 Things You Need to Know About AbsenteeismWe studied the data from more than 1.5 million students. Here鈥檚 are some overlooked insights to boost attendance.
Student Well-Being SEL Has Become Politicized. 69传媒 Are Embracing It AnywayEighty-three percent of principals report that their schools use an SEL curriculum or program.
Student Well-Being 69传媒 Don't Want to Talk About Politics, EitherThe election is occurring at a time when many schools are discouraged from having tough conversations in class.
Student Well-Being Opinion Can Athletic Coaches Help 69传媒 Learn More in the Classroom?School sports can provide an opportunity for mentorship.
Student Well-Being How to Get Kids Off Social Media: 2 Tips From the Surgeon General69传媒 can help kids use social media less, but federal action is needed to rein in social media companies, the nation's top doctor says.Student Well-Being Sponsor How Clark County Reduced Chronic Absenteeism by 9%SponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.As someone who鈥檚 been deeply involved in the fight to reduce chronic absenteeism in the Clark County School District () in Nevada, I鈥檓 pleased to share how our whole-community approach is bringing students back to the classroom and improving school culture. Chronic absenteeism has plagued schools across the nation, so this challenge isn鈥檛 unique to our district鈥攚hich serves a diverse and growing student population in Las Vegas and its surrounding communities鈥攂ut we are using some unique tools to address it. As a result we鈥檙e seeing a shift: our district has reduced chronic absenteeism by an estimated 9% in just one academic year.
Student Well-Being Are 69传媒 Responsible for 69传媒 Who Avoid School? A New Lawsuit Says YesA class action argues that the New York City schools aren't adequately supporting students with disabilities who are school-avoidant.
Student Well-Being How a New Tech Resource Aims to Help Student Well-BeingThe K-12 Mental Health Tech Navigator offers a roadmap for schools to follow.
Student Well-Being Are Parents Giving Their Kids Too Many Mental Health Days?69传媒 and parents need to work together to encourage kids not to take too many mental health days, experts say.
Student Well-Being This District Is Enlisting a Powerful Ally in Preventing Youth SuicideSchool nurses are often left out of school district planning on mental health resources. But they can serve as a front line of support.
Student Well-Being From Our Research Center Many Classrooms Lack Natural Light. Teachers Say That鈥檚 a ProblemNatural light is vital to the mental and physical health of students and teachers.
Student Well-Being 69传媒 Are Sharing Sexually Explicit 鈥楧eepfakes.' Are 69传媒 Prepared?A report from the Center for Democracy & Technology explores tech-powered sexual harassment in schools.
Student Well-Being How a New Law to Suppress Social Media's 'Addictive Feeds' Could Help 69传媒The law requires parental consent for social media platforms to send notifications to minors during the school day.
Student Well-Being Parents Want Cellphones in the Classroom. Here's WhyMore than three-quarters of parents whose children have cellphones said they want their children to take them to school for emergencies.
