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- 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.Learn how to implement MTSS to support the whole child, boost attendance, improve behavior, and enhance grades.Student Well-Being Spotlight Spotlight on Trauma-Informed InstructionThis Spotlight will help you implement trauma-informed strategies, examine 5 tips to support students’ mental health, and more.Student Well-Being Q&A Gen Z Members Are Very Optimistic. Should They Be?Generation Z has faced a battery of challenges in recent years and will have to tackle big ones ahead.Student Well-Being Opinion What Data-Driven SEL Has Done for My DistrictHere’s how data can transform social-emotional learning, writes an SEL district coordinator.Student Well-Being Busting Myths and Misconceptions About Motivating StudentsThree experts in motivation weigh in on how to help students stay engaged and focused in school.Student Well-Being Free Meals for All Students Is Best Way to Combat Hunger, Report ConcludesSome students say the quality of free meals has declined over the past few years.Student Well-Being Opinion Are Your Students Frustrated? That’s Not Always BadBefore you talk a student out of doing a difficult project, consider the potential upside.Student Well-Being Gen Z: We Are Struggling With Mental Health, But Our Grades Are GoodFewer than half of Gen Z describe themselves as feeling prepared for their futures.Student Well-Being More Students Gain Eligibility for Free School Meals Under Expanded U.S. ProgramRoughly 3,000 additional school districts serving more than 5 million students will now be eligible, officials said.Student Well-Being What the Research Says Schools Can Help Make Sure Students in Poverty Now Don’t Grow Up That WayNew research from the National Academies of Science suggests ways schools can help combat intergenerational poverty.Student Well-Being What the Research Says Teachers Say Students Don’t Have Enough Time to Eat Lunch. Here’s How to Change ThatThe vast majority of teachers warn their students don’t have enough time to actually eat their food.Student Well-Being Webinar Strong Student Attendance and Engagement: What Schools Can DoChronic absenteeism is a pressing concern for schools. Explore strategies for boosting attendance, tracking absenteeism, and fostering a supportive school culture.Student Well-Being Opinion Angela Duckworth Explains What Teachers Misunderstand About GritWhat makes people "gritty" isn't just about their ability to persevere. It's much more than that.Student Well-Being States Look to Social-Emotional Learning to Combat Student Misbehavior, Poor Mental HealthExperts say SEL can be a first line of defense against youth mental health problems and misbehavior, but political resistance continues.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.In a white paper published by the National Inventors Hall of Fame®, they discuss some of the actionable recommendations from the Engage E...