New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to make mental health first-aid training available to every 10th grader in the state, according to an article in Chalkbeat New York. The plan would expand a program that
A recent survey by the RAND Corporation found that educators feel bullying is the biggest safety concern facing their school, according to the Crisis Prevention Institute. To recognize bullying and respond appropriately, you need a
School connectedness is the sense of being cared for, supported, and belonging, fostered by a caring and supportive educational environment, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC says it is commonly
It’s often difficult for teachers and schools to know how to take a stand and reduce bullying, according to the Crisis Prevention Institute. Here are 10 tips to reduce bullying to ensure students thrive in
There is growing evidence that school itself is essential to understanding why so many children seem to be struggling with mental health, according to an article in The New York Times. Schooling can be a
School cellphone bans may improve teacher well-being and stress levels, according to findings from the first year of a multi-year study conducted by researchers at Kennesaw State University and reported in Education Week. The study
A national study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found that a one-week social media break significantly boosted mental health in 18- to 24-year-olds, as reported by EdSource. Researchers used passive smartphone
Jean M. Twenge, a Ph.D. psychologist, researches and writes about adolescent mental health, sleep disorders, digital technology, homework and narcissism. She was interviewed by The 74 about her rules and her belief that stiffer laws
If burnout is treated as proof of dedication, educators are helping to dismantle the teaching profession, write Robin Stern, co-founder and senior adviser to the director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, Marc Brackett,
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