Student Well-Being
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Student Well-Being Opinion What's Behind the Explosion in Student Absenteeism?Kids aren’t returning to school after COVID. What are the implications for policy and practice?
Student Well-Being To Ban or Not to Ban? Educators, Parents, and Students Weigh In on CellphonesSchool community members share opinions on cellphones in schools, describing how the problem should be handled—if at all.
Student Well-Being Q&A A Teen's Plea to School Leaders: 'Reach Students Who Suffer in Silence'The newly-elected president of the National Student Council wants school leaders to partner with their students.
Student Well-Being What the Research Says The Power of Student-Teacher Relationships: A Downloadable GuideUnderstanding student cues and responding appropriately can help teachers manage difficult student behavior.
Student Well-Being In Their Own Words These Students Found Mental Health Support in After-School Programs. See How3 students discuss how after-school programs benefit their well-being.
Student Well-Being Cellphone Headaches in Middle Schools: Why Policies Aren't EnoughMiddle schoolers' developmental stage makes them uniquely vulnerable to the negative aspects of cellphones. Policies alone won't help.
Student Well-Being Teachers Want Parents to Step Up to Curb Cellphone Misuse. Are They Ready?A program from the National PTA aims to partner with schools to give parents resources on teaching their children healthy tech habits.
Student Well-Being Schools Feel Less Equipped to Meet Students' Mental Health Needs Than a Few Years AgoLess than half of public schools report that they can effectively meet students’ mental health needs.
Student Well-Being Download How to Spot and Combat Student Apathy: A Teacher ResourceA guide to help teachers recognize and address apathy in the classroom.
Student Well-Being Social Media Bans Alone Won’t Improve Mental Health, Say Student AdvocatesStudents need safe spaces and supportive leaders to talk openly about mental health in their schools.
Student Well-Being Twice as Many LGBTQ+ Teens Find Affirmation Online as at HomeIn a new survey, LGBTQ+ teens also say the political climate hurts their mental health.Student Well-Being Webinar Reframing Behavior: Neuroscience-Based Practices for Positive SupportSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Reframing Behavior helps teachers see the “why” of behavior through a neuroscience lens and provides practices that fit into a school day.
Student Well-Being From Our Research Center How Much High Schoolers Think Their Educators Care About ThemAn EdWeek Research Center survey asked high school students how much the adults in their schools care about them.
Student Well-Being New School Lunch Rules Will Change Menus. (Chocolate Milk Still Allowed)Newly unveiled school meal rules will limit sodium and added sugar.
Student Well-Being Opinion To Boost Student Mental Health, Support TeachersOnce extra federal aid vanishes, teachers will be faced with serving in the role as ill-equipped mental health professionals.
