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Ban on hoodies and dresses is meant to prepare K-12 students for the workplace by teaching them to dress professionally, according to a video created by Forney ISD.
Administrators can find hope in the fact that more teachers believe their students will recover academically from the difficulties of the last three school years.
Measure would support the early identification of students suffering from mental health issues and violence prevention training for staff.
Every time there is another school shooting, administrators whose buildings have suffered past attacks are forced to relive the worst day of their lives. For George Roberts, that was the first day of school in August 2012.
Educators should not underestimate the tremendous influence they have over students, influence that is cumulative in giving young people a sense of belonging and stability.
The "tranquility of school" became a nightmare in Texas on Tuesday, Pittsburgh Public Schools leaders said in locking their buildings down after the Uvalde shooting.
The pandemic has altered the outlook of this year's high school seniors compared to what their pre-pandemic peers aspired to after graduation. The experience holds keys for K-12 educators as they help future graduates map out their plans.
Even in states where SEL is being attacked, the concept remains widely supported by parents from across the political spectrum.
Building a mental health-friendly culture in your school is not as daunting a task as it sounds. You and your team are likely already using some of the key strategies.
How district administrators can lead in collaborative efforts to connect teachers, counselors, social workers and families to positively impact student wellness.
Here are five ways one school uses its SEL curriculum to support teachers, students, and parents.