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- Student Well-Being Video Teachers, Try This: Use Dance to Boost Engagement and LearningFrom physics to math, this dance teacher shows how incorporating movement can increase student engagement and understanding.Student Well-Being K-12 Essentials Forum Social-Emotional Learning 2025: Examining Priorities and PracticesJoin this free virtual event to learn about SEL strategies, skills, and to hear from experts on the use and expansion of SEL programs.Student Well-Being Schools Close as Flu and Other Respiratory Illnesses SpikeSome schools are temporarily closing to stop the spread of infection—or because too many staff are sick.Student Well-Being Q&A This School Counselor Has a Four-Legged Trick for Getting Tweens to Open UpThe 2025 School Counselor of the Year supports hundreds of middle schoolers with help from her therapy dog, Winston.Student Well-Being Video Teachers, Try This: Activities to Build Classroom Culture and ConnectionThis theatre teacher incorporates movement into his lessons to enhance student connection. Here's how other teachers can do the same.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.Changing lives one arrow at a time. Find out why administrators and principals are raving about archery in their schools.Student Well-Being Opinion Generation Alpha Is Defined by TragedyRising teens have direct digital access to unending pain, violence, and loss, writes Bettina L. Love.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 hope, resilience, and belonging can transform school culture and empower students to actively shape their educational journeys.Student Well-Being From Our Research Center Are Students Vaping More? Educators Think SoTeachers, principals, and district leaders are reporting an increase despite previous federal data showing teen vaping is declining.Student Well-Being Video Teachers, Try This: Combine Movement and Academics in the ClassroomA P.E. teacher shares some ideas for incorporating movement into the classroom for greater student engagement and more effective lessons.Student Well-Being Series Get Active: Creative Ways to Integrate Movement and LearningIn this solutions-focused visual series, educators share their ideas for incorporating movement across grade levels and subject matter.Student Well-Being Video This School Keeps Kids Moving All Day. See How It WorksInside a school where movement is woven into academics throughout the day.Student Well-Being Boys Want a Strong Relationship With Their Teachers. That Doesn't Always HappenThe key to inspiring boys in the classroom is a strong student-teacher relationship, experts say. Here's how to make it work.Student Well-Being Middle School Is Tough for Boys. One School Found the 'Secret Sauce' for SuccessHands-on learning, choice, and other evidence-based practices help boys thrive.Student Well-Being What 'Boy-Friendly' Changes Look Like at Every Grade LevelAn all-boys school gave students more autonomy and time for socializing. The results have been powerful.