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K-12 Education

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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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The Impact of Mental Health on Youth Substance Abuse

When it comes to youth substance abuse, mental health is at the heart of the issue. It’s not just about poor choices or peer pressure—many young...

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Helping Students Feel Safe at School: 5 Essential Tips for School Staff

By Molli Evans and Alissa Hebermehl, School Counselors, Jefferson County Schools, KY Anxiety is a significant issue for our students, varying from...

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Building a Suicide Prevention Protocol: Insights from Wayne-Westland

Schools are often the first line of defense in supporting student mental health and preventing youth suicide. Recognizing this responsibility,...

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Teens and Cyberbullying: How to Protect Your Child and Champion Their Resilience

By Christine Rambert, Child and Adolescent Therapist at Valera Health Not so long ago, if you were a teen-targeted by a bully, you probably fended...

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Proactive Leadership: 5 Tactics to Help Safeguard Your School Staff Against Burnout

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Proactive Leadership: 5 Tactics to Help Safeguard Your School Staff Against Burnout

As a school leader, you’re well acquainted with burnout. It’s a potential occupational hazard for educators, no matter what their role. You may have...

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Flag the Moment: How School Leaders Can Find Moments of Holiday Joy

“Relax and enjoy your time with family:” This is the message school staff generally hear from leadership as they prepare for the holiday break. While...

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My Awakening Amidst Tragedy: How My Best Friend’s Suicide Became a Catalyst For Personal Growth

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My Awakening Amidst Tragedy: How My Best Friend’s Suicide Became a Catalyst For Personal Growth

When someone you love dearly dies by suicide, you’ll experience a range of emotions as you grieve. Some moments you may feel angry; in other moments,...

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If You Want to Build a Truly Student-Centered School, Systematize Love, Compassion, and Curiosity

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If You Want to Build a Truly Student-Centered School, Systematize Love, Compassion, and Curiosity

A 35:1 student-to-teacher ratio makes paying close attention to each student’s unique needs seem impossible. The teacher at the front of the...

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Haddonfield Memorial High School Case Study on Mentorship

How Mentorship Is Improving the Mental Health of AAPI Students at New Jersey’s Haddonfield Memorial High School. In 2019, Haddonfield High hired four...

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