Student Well-Being
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Student Well-Being The False Narrative of a Youth Crime Surge: What Educators Should KnowThere's a prevailing narrative that youth crime is on the rise. The reality is more complicated, and it matters for schools.
Student Well-Being Measles Outbreaks Have More Than Tripled. How Schools Can HelpGetting more parents to vaccinate their children means leaning into relationships. Most states offer resources, too.Student Well-Being Whitepaper How to Provide Much-Needed Mental Health Support to StudentsSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Schools face a mental health crisis with rising anxiety, depression, and behavior issues among students.
Student Well-Being Can Schools Meet the Demand for Summer Learning as Funding Runs Out?A Gallup report found that 45 percent of kids didn't attend a summer learning program in 2023.
Student Well-Being How School Districts Nationwide Can Build Water Safety for StudentsTake a look at how these districts help prepare students for the water by providing water safety and swim lessons for their students.
Student Well-Being The Influential Allies These Schools Are Enlisting to Boost AttendanceA newly formed group of school districts will rely on the help of their communities to craft absence-fighting strategies.
Student Well-Being Teens Are Looking for Mental Health Support Online. What That Means for SchoolsYoung people are turning to websites, social media, and apps for mental health support.
Student Well-Being Q&A How to Address Parents' Concerns That SEL Goes Against Their ValuesA Texas instructional coach shares insights she has learned from talking with hesitant parents.
Student Well-Being Pause Before You Post: A Social Media Guide for Educators in Tense Political Times5 tips for educators and their students to avoid making harmful or false statements online that they later regret.
Student Well-Being Opinion What Does the Dangerous Political Climate Mean for Schools?Educators and researchers offer advice for navigating political polarization in the classroom.
Student Well-Being Q&A Why Educators Need to Better Understand What Drives Kids' Cellphone AddictionsAs more school and day-to-day tasks are completed on smartphones and computers, teens struggle to manage their screen time.
Student Well-Being Q&A When Social Media and Cellphones Are Lifelines to Kids Who Feel DifferentLike it or not, social media is an important venue for teens to find community and hone their identities.
Student Well-Being Q&A ‘It’s OK to Not Be on Your Phone’: An 18-Year-Old on Teaching Cellphone EtiquetteWhether it's asking permission to take a photo of someone or dimming a screen in a movie theater, kids need lessons in cellphone etiquette.
Student Well-Being How Video Games Can Combat Chronic Absenteeism (Yes, Really)In one district, middle school esports clubs are helping to boost attendance and student engagement.
Student Well-Being Teachers View Chronically Absent Students Less FavorablyTeachers report poorer relationships and lower academic perceptions of chronically absent students, research finds.
