Care Solace

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Voices from the Field: What LGBTQ+ Youth Are Facing Today and How Schools Can Help

Pride Month is a time for celebration, reflection, and action. For school leaders, it presents a crucial opportunity to deepen our understanding of the challenges LGBTQ+ youth face and to strengthen the systems of support we provide. While our...

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New White Paper on Rural Health Reveals a Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight

Cardiff, CA — Everyone agrees rural America has a healthcare access problem. Provider shortages span primary care, behavioral health, dental, and...

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Reengaging Students: Oceanside USD’s Approach to Chronic Absenteeism

When students don’t show up to school, it’s rarely about laziness or lack of care. For Oceanside Unified School District (OUSD), chronic absenteeism...

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Fatherhood, Mental Health, and Finding Purpose: A Father's Day Reflection with Tyler Chamness

Becoming a parent changes everything. For Tyler Chamness, it brought a deeper sense of purpose—and a new way to care for his mental health.

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The Future of School Discipline: A Restorative Response

For decades, school discipline often followed a predictable pattern: a rule is broken, a consequence is given, and the student is sent on their way....

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MTSS Framework at Cicero Public Schools: A Holistic Approach to Support

At Cicero Public Schools (D99), student success is about more than just academics—it’s about educating the whole child. Through a Multi-Tiered System...

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Care Without Compromise: Meeting Students’ Cultural and Mental Health Needs

The demand for culturally relevant and equitable care has never been more pressing. Dr. Aaron Henderson, a therapist, professor, and social justice...

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Tackling School Staff Burnout: Expert Strategies, Insights, and Stats

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Tackling School Staff Burnout: Expert Strategies, Insights, and Stats

The responsibilities that rest squarely on the shoulders of a school district decision-maker can be heavy indeed. School district leaders must be a...

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Navigating the Emotional Complexities of the Holiday Season in Schools

The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. Yet, for many, it can also bring heightened emotional and...

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CA Schools: How to Creatively Consider CYBHI Capacity Grant Dollars

As you prepare for the upcoming CYBHI (Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative) program, we know you are also carefully considering how to...

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