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.
The chances of being sexually assaulted, threatened with a weapon, bullied, or exposed to illegal drugs are among the key safety measurements being tracked.
Suicide screening and other K12 interventions have faced opposition from those who argue such approaches risk inciting self-harm among students. But new research has found just the opposite.
The Chicago Public Schools inspector general says there appears to be widespread problems with the way students who stop coming to school are being tracked.
"Good" news: Chronic absenteeism in the city's regular public schools is down from the staggering 40% reported in April. Bad news: It's still over 30%.
We must undertake a seismic restructuring of our education system if we're to overcome these challenges. It can't be about patching the cracks in the foundation, but about building a new foundation altogether.
With tapering enrollment trends and doubled rates of chronic absenteeism nationwide, the key strategic priorities hinge on talent, communication and support.
