Student Success

Concerned parents are feeling better about their schools even as pre-pandemic problems like bullying weigh more heavily on families who are seeking easier access to mental health care.

While kids probably aren't going to suddenly stop using social media, educators and other adults can work to turn the often-vilified online platforms into a more positive influence in the emotional lives of students.

District Administration senior writer Matt Zalaznick was there as the superintendents, who represented 21 states, beseeched leaders to provide more financial and political support for mental health services, teacher preparation and retention, and English learners.

Red and blue states are opting out of the CDC's benchmark Youth Risk Behavioral Survey, citing issues of both ideology and practicality.

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."