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Student Well-Being School Leaders Confront Racist Texts, Harmful Rhetoric After Divisive ElectionEducators say inflammatory rhetoric from the campaign trail has made its way into schools.
Student Well-Being Download Traumatic Brain Injuries Are More Common Than You Think. Here's What to KnowHere's how educators can make sure injured students don't fall behind as they recover.Student Well-Being Whitepaper Addressing Chronic Absenteeism NationwideSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Together the Escondido Union School District and the National Inventors Hall of Fame庐 have successfully engaged students and decreased ab...
Student Well-Being How Teachers Can Help LGBTQ+ 69传媒 With Post-Election AnxietyLGBTQ+ crisis prevention hotlines have seen a spike in calls from youth and their families.
Student Well-Being 69传媒 Are Eerily Quiet About the Election Results, Educators SayTeachers say students' reactions to Trump's win are much more muted than in 2016.
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.
