The city of San Francisco says that suicide rates of children have hit record highs in a lawsuit aimed at pushing the city's school district to reopen classrooms.
As school leaders and educators, being equipped to deal with heightened and varying degrees of behavioral and mental health challenges among our students is as essential as ensuring their academic achievement.
At Senate confirmation hearing, education secretary nominee Miguel Cardona says school will need expand mental health supports and extended learning days post-COVID.
When schools aren't able to operate under standard conditions, IEP teams must ensure there are plans in place for special education students are still receive services.
Superintendent Dr. Alexandra Estrella discusses how maintaining a focus on the future is driving student success at the Connecticut district during the pandemic.
