Student Well-Being & Movement
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Teaching Social-Emotional Skills in 2026: New Challenges, Creative Solutions
Schools are incorporating opportunities to teach and model social skills throughout and after the school day.
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Social-Emotional Learning 2025: New Priorities Emerge
Schools are using social-emotional learning to address growing concerns about students' behavior and ability to think and act independently.
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Tackling the Mental Health Crisis in Schools
Adolescents’ mental health is getting worse, and schools are on the front lines.
Student Well-Being & Movement Teen Mental Health Is Improving, CDC Finds. Then Why Are Experts Still Concerned?Student mental health remains a big challenge for schools to address.
Student Well-Being & Movement Skimping on Recess Won't Fix Test Scores, Experts SayParent advocates are spreading the research-backed message: Kids need to move during the school day.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion It's Football Season. That Matters More to Schools Than It ShouldHow did athletics beat out academics as the highest priority for public schools?
Student Well-Being & Movement Sponsor Teachers Are on the Front Line of Youth Nicotine Addiction. Here’s How They Can Help.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.Schools can help combat youth nicotine addiction with prevention education, compassionate support, and evidence-based quitting resources.
Student Well-Being & Movement Billions Will Flow to States Through Meta Settlement. Will Schools Benefit?Schools could share in the payout. Meta's design feature changes could also help, experts say.
Student Well-Being & Movement Meta Reaches $17B Settlement With States Over Teen Social Media AddictionThe deal with 47 states requires Meta to add child-safety measures to Facebook and Instagram.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Why ‘Just Ask for Help’ Isn't Enough for Teens—and What Schools Can Do InsteadMental health messaging is out of step with what students actually need, explains one high schooler.
Student Well-Being & Movement How a School Bus Will Serve as a Sensory Reprieve for Little LearnersA rural Head Start program will deploy the bus to give young kids tools to manage their emotions.
Student Well-Being & Movement Q&A What's Next for SEL? A Conversation With the Field's New Chief ChampionOne of the nation's most prominent groups promoting social-emotional learning has a new leader.
Student Well-Being & Movement How Growing Up in a Digital World Affects Kids' Academic and Social SkillsPsychologists weigh the benefits and drawbacks of adolescents' tech use.
Student Well-Being & Movement From Our Research Center The Most Pressing Problems Schools Count on SEL to AddressMany educators use SEL strategies to help improve academic performance.
Student Well-Being & Movement Download 5 Strategies to Help Students Build Academic and Social ResilienceA downloadable guide for educators to help students adapt through adversity.
Student Well-Being & Movement Some Schools Stop Free Meals for All as SNAP Enrollment FallsA rising number of schools no longer qualify for a federal program to provide free meals to all students.
Student Well-Being & Movement Q&A How Schools Should Manage the Cyclospora OutbreakA consultant to school systems offers advice on food safety and messaging to families.
Student Well-Being & Movement From Our Research Center Support for Teaching SEL Skills Remains Steady Despite Political PushbackSurvey tracks how educators rate SEL’s effect on students’ academic performance and social skills.
