An alternative to the school resource officer, a youth engagement specialist can use a therapeutic approach to managing behavioral issues students are experiencing. What roles should these professionals play?
Even with students being stretched on and off campus, and with some in front of screens, there are unique ways to get them out of their seats to participate
More than three-quarters of high school have experienced stress, isolation or anxiety during COVID, but many young people report feeling optimistic about the future.
Creating a suicide prevention task force is one of the most important steps school leaders can take to protect students who are contending with the added stresses posed by COVID and the racial justice movement.
Distance learning has opened new avenues for bullying while a renewed focus on social justice has educators paying close attention to race-based harassment.