/leadership/student-well-being Student Well-Being en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:14:50 GMT /leadership/student-journalists-want-to-cover-politics-not-everyone-agrees-they-should/2024/11 Student journalists are grappling with controversial topics—a lesson in democracy that's becoming increasingly at risk for pushback. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:14:50 GMT /leadership/student-journalists-want-to-cover-politics-not-everyone-agrees-they-should/2024/11 /leadership/opinion-3-things-you-need-to-know-about-chronic-absenteeism/2024/10 We studied the data from more than 1.5 million students. Here’s are some overlooked insights to boost attendance. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:40:33 GMT /leadership/opinion-3-things-you-need-to-know-about-chronic-absenteeism/2024/10 /leadership/sel-has-become-politicized-schools-are-embracing-it-anyway/2024/10 Eighty-three percent of principals report that their schools use an SEL curriculum or program. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 22:14:59 GMT /leadership/sel-has-become-politicized-schools-are-embracing-it-anyway/2024/10 /leadership/students-dont-want-to-talk-about-politics-either/2024/10 The election is occurring at a time when many schools are discouraged from having tough conversations in class. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:09:05 GMT /leadership/students-dont-want-to-talk-about-politics-either/2024/10 /leadership/opinion-can-athletic-coaches-help-students-learn-more-in-the-classroom/2024/10 School sports can provide an opportunity for mentorship. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-can-athletic-coaches-help-students-learn-more-in-the-classroom/2024/10 /leadership/how-to-get-kids-off-social-media-2-tips-from-the-surgeon-general/2024/10 69´«Ã½ can help kids use social media less, but federal action is needed to rein in social media companies, the nation's top doctor says. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:06:44 GMT /leadership/how-to-get-kids-off-social-media-2-tips-from-the-surgeon-general/2024/10 /sponsor/national-university/how-clark-county-reduced-chronic-absenteeism-by-9 As someone who’s been deeply involved in the fight to reduce chronic absenteeism in the Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada, I’m 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’t unique to our district—which serves a diverse and growing student population in Las Vegas and its surrounding communities—but we are using some unique tools to address it. As a result we’re seeing a shift: our district has reduced chronic absenteeism by an estimated 9% in just one academic year. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:39:14 GMT /sponsor/national-university/how-clark-county-reduced-chronic-absenteeism-by-9 /leadership/are-schools-responsible-for-students-who-avoid-school-a-new-lawsuit-says-yes/2024/10 A class action argues that the New York City schools aren't adequately supporting students with disabilities who are school-avoidant. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:49:04 GMT /leadership/are-schools-responsible-for-students-who-avoid-school-a-new-lawsuit-says-yes/2024/10 /leadership/how-a-new-tech-resource-aims-to-help-student-well-being/2024/10 The K-12 Mental Health Tech Navigator offers a roadmap for schools to follow. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 21:05:34 GMT /leadership/how-a-new-tech-resource-aims-to-help-student-well-being/2024/10 /leadership/are-parents-giving-their-kids-too-many-mental-health-days/2024/10 69´«Ã½ and parents need to work together to encourage kids not to take too many mental health days, experts say. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:33:36 GMT /leadership/are-parents-giving-their-kids-too-many-mental-health-days/2024/10 /leadership/this-district-is-enlisting-a-powerful-ally-in-preventing-youth-suicide/2024/10 School nurses are often left out of school district planning on mental health resources. But they can serve as a front line of support. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:13:41 GMT /leadership/this-district-is-enlisting-a-powerful-ally-in-preventing-youth-suicide/2024/10 /leadership/many-classrooms-lack-natural-light-teachers-say-thats-a-problem/2024/09 Natural light is vital to the mental and physical health of students and teachers. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 19:30:00 GMT /leadership/many-classrooms-lack-natural-light-teachers-say-thats-a-problem/2024/09 /leadership/students-are-sharing-sexually-explicit-deepfakes-are-schools-prepared/2024/09 A report from the Center for Democracy & Technology explores tech-powered sexual harassment in schools. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/students-are-sharing-sexually-explicit-deepfakes-are-schools-prepared/2024/09 /leadership/how-a-new-law-to-suppress-social-medias-addictive-feeds-could-help-schools/2024/09 The law requires parental consent for social media platforms to send notifications to minors during the school day. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 23:17:40 GMT /leadership/how-a-new-law-to-suppress-social-medias-addictive-feeds-could-help-schools/2024/09 /leadership/parents-want-cellphones-in-the-classroom-heres-why/2024/09 More than three-quarters of parents whose children have cellphones said they want their children to take them to school for emergencies. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 21:59:00 GMT /leadership/parents-want-cellphones-in-the-classroom-heres-why/2024/09 /leadership/are-kids-still-vaping/2024/09 The FDA identifies a "monumental public health win," but there's still more work to do. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 21:28:31 GMT /leadership/are-kids-still-vaping/2024/09 /leadership/more-children-are-living-in-poverty-what-this-means-for-schools/2024/09 New Census data show children are increasingly vulnerable. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 21:14:45 GMT /leadership/more-children-are-living-in-poverty-what-this-means-for-schools/2024/09 /events/webinar/students-speak-schools-thrive-the-impact-of-student-voice-data-on-achievement Research shows that when students feel heard, their outcomes improve. Join us to learn how to capture student voice data & create positive change in your district. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:28:05 GMT /events/webinar/students-speak-schools-thrive-the-impact-of-student-voice-data-on-achievement /leadership/dont-just-blame-social-media-for-kids-poor-mental-health-blame-a-lack-of-sleep/2024/09 Research shows that poor sleep leads to poor mental health—a link that experts say is overshadowed by the frenzy over social media. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:35:21 GMT /leadership/dont-just-blame-social-media-for-kids-poor-mental-health-blame-a-lack-of-sleep/2024/09 /leadership/how-free-school-meals-became-an-issue-animating-the-2024-election/2024/09 Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has highlighted his state's law to provide free school meals to all students as he campaigns for vice president. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:49:10 GMT /leadership/how-free-school-meals-became-an-issue-animating-the-2024-election/2024/09 /leadership/teen-substance-use-is-declining-but-more-dangerous-drug-abuse-is-emerging/2024/08 There are rising concerns about teens' access to more lethal drugs such as fentanyl. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 20:41:33 GMT /leadership/teen-substance-use-is-declining-but-more-dangerous-drug-abuse-is-emerging/2024/08 /leadership/how-gen-z-feels-about-life-and-the-future-in-charts/2024/08 In a new survey, what Gen Z students plan to do after high school has a lot to do with how they feel about their lives and their futures. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 19:39:49 GMT /leadership/how-gen-z-feels-about-life-and-the-future-in-charts/2024/08 /leadership/opinion-why-cellphone-bans-arent-the-cure-for-student-anxiety/2024/08 Simple solutions can’t solve a complex problem. Here’s what we need to do instead. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 18:41:18 GMT /leadership/opinion-why-cellphone-bans-arent-the-cure-for-student-anxiety/2024/08 /leadership/do-students-think-what-theyre-learning-matters/2024/08 A new survey of members of Gen Z reveals a divide in how students feel about the future depending on their post-secondary plans. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/do-students-think-what-theyre-learning-matters/2024/08 /leadership/making-the-transition-to-middle-school-better/2024/08 Experts offer strategies for easing the transition to middle school and helping students find success. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 21:38:49 GMT /leadership/making-the-transition-to-middle-school-better/2024/08 /events/webinar/how-to-improve-the-mental-wellbeing-of-teachers-and-their-students-results-of-the-third-annual-merrimack-teacher-survey The results of the third annual Merrimack American Teacher Survey are in! Join this webinar and get an inside look into teacher and student well-being. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 17:32:02 GMT /events/webinar/how-to-improve-the-mental-wellbeing-of-teachers-and-their-students-results-of-the-third-annual-merrimack-teacher-survey /leadership/kids-are-getting-worse-at-making-eye-contact-heres-why/2024/08 Educators express serious concerns about the decline of this social skill. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 19:16:51 GMT /leadership/kids-are-getting-worse-at-making-eye-contact-heres-why/2024/08 /leadership/how-many-teens-use-social-media-every-day-new-federal-data-gives-an-answer/2024/08 Social media is often called out as one of the driving factors of the youth mental health crisis. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 18:01:32 GMT /leadership/how-many-teens-use-social-media-every-day-new-federal-data-gives-an-answer/2024/08 /leadership/online-sexual-exploitation-is-a-growing-threat-to-kids-what-schools-can-do/2024/08 U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas talks about new resources to help schools tackle the problem. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/online-sexual-exploitation-is-a-growing-threat-to-kids-what-schools-can-do/2024/08 /leadership/6-ways-for-schools-to-promote-student-athletes-well-being/2024/08 Student-athletes may want to further their athletic careers after graduation, and educators can support them both academically and mentally. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 20:18:11 GMT /leadership/6-ways-for-schools-to-promote-student-athletes-well-being/2024/08