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- Student Well-Being Opinion Can Athletic Coaches Help Students Learn More in the Classroom?School sports can provide an opportunity for mentorship.Student Well-Being How to Get Kids Off Social Media: 2 Tips From the Surgeon GeneralSchools can help kids use social media less, but federal action is needed to rein in social media companies, the nation's top doctor says.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.As someone who’s been deeply involved in the fight to reduce chronic absenteeism in the Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada, I’m pleased to share how our whole-community approach is bringing students back to the classroom and improving school culture. Chronic absenteeism has plagued schools across the nation, so this challenge isn’t unique to our district—which serves a diverse and growing student population in Las Vegas and its surrounding communities—but we are using some unique tools to address it. As a result we’re seeing a shift: our district has reduced chronic absenteeism by an estimated 9% in just one academic year.Student Well-Being Are Schools Responsible for Students Who Avoid School? A New Lawsuit Says YesA class action argues that the New York City schools aren't adequately supporting students with disabilities who are school-avoidant.Student Well-Being How a New Tech Resource Aims to Help Student Well-BeingThe K-12 Mental Health Tech Navigator offers a roadmap for schools to follow.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.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.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.