Safety & Wellness

Hundreds of school leaders are in the nation's capital today advocating for increased federal funding to expand mental health counseling and fill staff vacancies.

Committing to the whole student is how K12 schools can and will remain the key to democracy in America, Superintendent Trent North says. "When our students graduate, they must not only be academically sound, but we must ensure they are socially and emotionally ready to leave their impact on the world."

A panel of experts issues three calls to action around student mental health that include smarter tech use and “big tent” thinking by cooperative communities.

Despite a brighter outlook after three years of turbulence, superintendents are extremely concerned about staffing issues: "We're in a better place, but teacher shortages could stall progress."

The chances of being sexually assaulted, threatened with a weapon, bullied, or exposed to illegal drugs are among the key safety measurements being tracked.

Rising Star ISD Superintendent Robby Stuteville admitted to leaving the gun behind after he used a restroom in the Texas district's elementary school.