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Student behavior

Reading as a remedy: One of the best ways to build resilience in students

Matt Zalaznick -
Reading and access to books help children build resilience and can have a positive impact on overall mental and physical health, the latest research shows.

AI is tracking student suicide risk. Here are 6 ways to improve the technology

Matt Zalaznick -
Many educators agree that AI monitoring tools can identify at-risk students but some worry the technology may also "compromise student privacy and perpetuate existing inequalities."

8 promising solutions to the outsize impacts of student discipline

Matt Zalaznick -
Black boys and girls and students with disabilities continue to be suspended and expelled at rates that remain higher than their shares of total K12 enrollment, the latest data shows.

Suicide prevention: 5 steps for better protecting our students

Matt Zalaznick -
The most effective solutions start long before a student begins thinking about committing self-harm, says Brandy Samuell, a former K12 administrator who is now director of product management at eLuma, a teletherapy provider.

Antisemitic incidents roiling higher ed are now spreading to K12

Matt Zalaznick -
In Florida, a ripped Israeli flag was found at Equestrian Trails Elementary School, which is part of the Palm Beach County School District. Swastikas have been drawn at other K12 buildings.

The vaping crisis: Districts resort to dramatic measures, including indictments

Matt Zalaznick -
Several counties in Alabama are taking what's surely among the nation's most aggressive responses to the problem: Vape courts.

Is your state in the top 10 for bullying problems at school and online?

Matt Zalaznick -
One in five students between the ages of 12 and 18 suffer bullying, as face-to-face harassment moves behind the anonymity of online attacks, according to federal estimates.

Drugs, bullying, weapons: Which are the safest states for high school students?

Matt Zalaznick -
If you're trying to figure out if you work in one of the least dangerous states for high school students, consider: California has the lowest rate of bullying but students in the Golden State are also the most likely to be exposed to illegal drugs. 

Restorative justice: Why it may be the best response as behavior worsens

Matt Zalaznick -
Restorative justice reduced arrests by 19% and out-of-school suspensions dropped by nearly as much in Chicago Public Schools that have adopted less punitive discipline.

These 10 states top the list for being home to the most equitable school districts

Micah Ward -
WalletHub's analysis compared each state—excluding Hawaii—based on two metrics: average household income and public elementary and secondary school spending per pupil. Where does your state rank?

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