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What’s the Big Deal About SEL in High School?
Adolescence is a time of intense change. Hormones released during puberty not only cause visible physical changes but also trigger an intense period of brain plasticity, or the ability of … Read More
3 key parts of this district’s student mental health support
The data is clear: Our students are in the midst of a mental health crisis. A survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that one in three … Read More
Why schools are a natural setting for mental health support
Children in America are in crisis–struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues at unprecedented levels. As a child and adolescent psychiatrist for the Behavioral Health Center at Children’s Hospital New … Read More
School social workers fill critical gaps in student care
As a social worker for an in-district classroom inside of a Texas elementary school, I have the honor of serving some of the most vulnerable students in our community. On … Read More
Surveys show troubling trends in student behavior
Eighty-four percent of teachers are concerned about student mental health, saying that students are developmentally behind in self-regulation and relationship building compared to students prior to the pandemic. Teachers also … Read More
Why student and teacher wellness comes first
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: