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crisis mode

Colorado
May 25, 2018

Adams 14 proposing expanding mindfulness and other programs for student well-being

The mindfulness program and a Random Acts of Kindness curriculum is already being used at a few schools.

Road map

Colorado
May 11, 2018

A new guide aims to help Colorado school districts offer mental health support to students

A Colorado nonprofit group released a new tool kit to help teachers, parents, and administrators infuse mental health support into schools.

Progress of a sort

Colorado
May 8, 2018

Colorado lawmakers take one small step – but no more – to reduce youth suicide

A bill that gives small training grants to schools is the only legislation this session to tackle the second leading cause of death for people aged 10 to 24.

under wraps

Colorado
May 7, 2018

Adams 14 keeps recess recommendations private ahead of board meeting

The Adams 14 school district won’t release recommendations on elementary school recess that were finalized in April.

More Sleep

Colorado
December 19, 2017

Brighton-based district is the latest to adopt later start times for secondary students

The Brighton School District's plan to push middle and high school start times later in the morning next year fits with a growing trend in Colorado and the nation.

police response

New York
November 15, 2017

Mental health crises are major cause of police interventions in New York City schools, new data show

Last school year, nearly 29 percent of the 9,385 incidents where police or safety agents were called involved a "child in crisis."

call for help

New York
October 27, 2017

Some Bronx students in crisis more likely to be sent to the hospital than a school social worker, advocates say

On a recent visit to a Bronx emergency room, Dejohn Jones witnessed something shocking: a young child who had apparently been removed from his school,…

First Person

New York
June 15, 2017

I had an anxiety attack in school, and a social worker saved me. What about the students without one?

Right now, somewhere in the Bronx, there is a young girl like me, having her first anxiety attack, a Brooklyn junior writes. Is there a social worker for her?

it's about relationships

Colorado
June 8, 2017

Former Denver administrator, now D.C. schools chief, on why connecting with students matters

A former Denver Public Schools administrator talked about the need to create school environments where students feel valued at a Thursday event in Denver.

Prevention push

Colorado
May 1, 2017

Five Colorado districts get grants to boost student and staff mental health

Five Colorado school districts will receive grants from Kaiser Permanente to fund mental health efforts for students and staff.

painful choices

Colorado
February 8, 2017

Gifted and talented center at Wheat Ridge High School on chopping block as part of Jeffco budget cuts

Cutting off district funding to a popular gifted and talented program at Wheat Ridge High School is one of the contentious steps Jeffco Public Schools has proposed to cope with its budget crisis.

Budget blues

Colorado
February 7, 2017

Is Jeffco Public Schools about to cut programs that haven’t gotten a chance to succeed?

In its bid to cut $20 million from next year's budget, Jeffco Public Schools is looking to eliminate two programs that have posted promising results so far.

year in review

Colorado
December 21, 2016

Beyond the three Rs: Schools sharpen focus on social and emotional learning in 2016

Colorado educators are increasingly focusing on social and emotional skills to help improve student achievement and outcomes.

Brain science

Colorado
November 7, 2016

Five things teachers can do to help kids who’ve endured trauma

In the space of five minutes, you’ll feel like your heart broke then got pieced back together. That’s the impact of a…

survey says

Colorado
October 7, 2016

How healthy are Colorado schools? New survey provides some answers.

The results, along with other pieces of evidence, can help schools win cash awards in the annual Healthy School Champions competition.