A new survey by The Trevor Project shows the current political climate is taking a toll on the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ youth, the majority of whom report being verbally harassed at school.
The numbers are overwhelming, but they reveal progress as more students are taking the appropriate steps to improve their mental health before entering college.
The percentage of students who were threatened or injured with a weapon at school from 2011-2021 did not change, leaving officials puzzled as to why there were no improvements.
"Schools are the gateway to needed services for many young people," according to the CDC. "Schools can provide health, behavioral and mental health services directly or establish referral systems to connect to community sources of care."
Superintendent Carl Dolente knows two important things about promoting student success: Classroom relationships work, one-size-fits-all cookie-cutters don't.
Recent analyses reveal hundreds of incidents across 42 states and the District of Columbia, shedding light on the recent terror targeting K12 institutions.
Harnett County Schools improved family engagement, added a virtual academy, and designated staff members to personally track down dropouts to find out what it would take to get them to come back.
Physical security and training are two of the most-needed safety improvements among school leaders, according to new survey. Yet, there's one major barrier that money can't fix.
Schools across 42 states and Washington, D.C. saw students take part in the "week of action," which was coordinated by the gun safety advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety.
