Student Well-Being
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Student Well-Being Are Parents Giving Their Kids Too Many Mental Health Days?Schools and parents need to work together to encourage kids not to take too many mental health days, experts say.
Student Well-Being This District Is Enlisting a Powerful Ally in Preventing Youth SuicideSchool nurses are often left out of school district planning on mental health resources. But they can serve as a front line of support.
Student Well-Being From Our Research Center Many Classrooms Lack Natural Light. Teachers Say That’s a ProblemNatural light is vital to the mental and physical health of students and teachers.
Student Well-Being Students Are Sharing Sexually Explicit ‘Deepfakes.' Are Schools Prepared?A report from the Center for Democracy & Technology explores tech-powered sexual harassment in schools.
Student Well-Being How a New Law to Suppress Social Media's 'Addictive Feeds' Could Help SchoolsThe law requires parental consent for social media platforms to send notifications to minors during the school day.
Student Well-Being Parents Want Cellphones in the Classroom. Here's WhyMore than three-quarters of parents whose children have cellphones said they want their children to take them to school for emergencies.
Student Well-Being Are Kids Still Vaping?The FDA identifies a "monumental public health win," but there's still more work to do.
Student Well-Being What the Research Says More Children Are Living in Poverty. What This Means for SchoolsNew Census data show children are increasingly vulnerable.Student Well-Being Webinar Students Speak, Schools Thrive: The Impact of Student Voice Data on AchievementSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Research shows that when students feel heard, their outcomes improve. Join us to learn how to capture student voice data & create positive change in your district.
Student Well-Being Don’t Just Blame Social Media for Kids’ Poor Mental Health—Blame a Lack of SleepResearch shows that poor sleep leads to poor mental health—a link that experts say is overshadowed by the frenzy over social media.
Student Well-Being How Free School Meals Became an Issue Animating the 2024 ElectionMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz has highlighted his state's law to provide free school meals to all students as he campaigns for vice president.
Student Well-Being Teen Substance Use Is Declining, But More Dangerous Drug Abuse Is EmergingThere are rising concerns about teens' access to more lethal drugs such as fentanyl.
Student Well-Being Interactive How Gen Z Feels About Life and the Future, in ChartsIn a new survey, what Gen Z students plan to do after high school has a lot to do with how they feel about their lives and their futures.
Student Well-Being Opinion Why Cellphone Bans Aren't the Cure for Student AnxietySimple solutions can’t solve a complex problem. Here’s what we need to do instead.
Student Well-Being Do Students Think What They're Learning Matters?A new survey of members of Gen Z reveals a divide in how students feel about the future depending on their post-secondary plans.
