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 Mental Health Apps for Students Are Growing. Here's What Schools Need to KnowA new report issues caveats and warnings about AI-driven mental health apps.
Student Well-Being & Movement The Hidden Force Behind Student Success: School-Based Health Workers Make Their CaseOrganizations representing school-based health workers want legislative support from Congress.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Your Students Are Stressed. You Can Help ThemTeachers can guide students out of survival mode and into readiness for learning.
Student Well-Being & Movement Trump's Surgeon General's Office Advises Schools to Limit Screen TimeSchools should emphasize paper-and-pencil assignments, Trump administration recommends.
Student Well-Being & Movement Q&A Teen Sleep Problems Are Hurting Academics and WellnessA new study says teens are sleeping at a record low rate, affecting cognitive ability and health.
Student Well-Being & Movement Kids of All Ages Need Regular Recess, Pediatricians Group Says in New GuidanceThe American Academy of Pediatrics released its first new guidance on recess time in 13 years.Student Well-Being & Movement Webinar Building Resilient Students: Leadership Beyond the ClassroomSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.How can schools build resilient, confident students? Join education leaders to explore new strategies for leadership and well-being.
Student Well-Being & Movement What the Research Says Kids' Executive Function Skills Took a Hit During COVID. What Can Schools Do?Children are struggling to master skills related to memory, attention, and self-control.Student Well-Being & Movement Whitepaper Leading with Impact: Solutions for K-12 School LeadersSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Leading with Impact provides practical strategies to help K–12 leaders create supportive and future ready learning environments.
Student Well-Being & Movement What SEL Can Do to Help Kids Manage Their Online LivesIt's important to show students how social media can be helpful and harmful.
Student Well-Being & Movement From Our Research Center 6 Reasons Teachers Don’t Feel Equipped to Teach SELLack of time and limited resources make it hard for teachers to emphasize social-emotional skills.Student Well-Being & Movement Spotlight Spotlight on the Athletic Advantage: How Districts Are Turning School Sports Into Community AssetsFind out how you can improve student engagement, belonging, and mental health through inclusive sports programs, esports, and gaming.
Student Well-Being & Movement 40 Minutes of Recess Is Now the Law in This StateElementary schools will have to provide 40 minutes of recess, after years of declining time nationwide.
Student Well-Being & Movement Q&A Strict Screen-Time Limits? Pediatricians Make Case for FlexibilityA pediatrician who helped craft new screen-time guidelines explains why flexibility matters.
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion A School Leader's Guide for Countering the ManosphereResearcher Marc Brackett shares strategies to counter radicalization before it takes root.
