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Supporting youth mental health through connection, creativity, and community

August 11, 2025 by Dr. Adam Weissman, The Child & Family Institute and the Weissman Children's Foundation

The mental health needs of students are evolving, and our systems have struggled to keep up. For many families, accessing care is still time-consuming, costly, or confusing.

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Savvy Cyber Kids Appoints New Members to Board of Directors

July 23, 2025July 16, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Atlanta, Georgia,(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Savvy Cyber Kids, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, appointed new members to the Board of Directors starting ... Read more

AI in Education

How students are really using AI tools: What schools need to know

May 29, 2025 by Teodora Pavkovic, Linewize

It's time for schools and districts to craft AI usage policies to guide their students in the expected and appropriate use of these tools.

AI is fast becoming the tool that we soon won’t be able to do without. And yet, only a quarter of districts in the U.S. have released a formal…

District Management

The business (and busy-ness) of education

November 7, 2025May 15, 2025 by Sean Slade, BTS Spark, America & Ken Simon, Institute for Educational Leadership

Every employee in a people-first culture--schools or business--should feel respected and feel that the company cares for them individually.

We often hear we should run our schools more like a business. It is intended to mean that we become more efficient and that we streamline our efforts…

Student Well-Being

School counselors ID “critical shortfalls” in student mental health crisis

March 3, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

As student mental health challenges continue to grow, it’s imperative schools are equipped with the tools and strategies to address needs.

The majority (94 percent) of school counselors believe schools cannot address the escalating youth mental health crisis at Tier 3 support levels alone and must adopt proactive, early…

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Next Up NoVa Teaches the Next Generation of Creators with Blackmagic Design

December 31, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Fremont, CA, USA – Rob Giampapa created Next Up NoVa, a nonprofit arts and athletics facility for the youth of Northern Virginia, ... Read more

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The 36th Annual National Service-Learning Conference® Returns to Saint Paul, MN

December 20, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Saint Paul, MN – The National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) is proud to announce The 36th Annual National Service-Learning Conference, ... Read more

Innovation Insights

How to Reduce Chronic Absenteeism in Schools

November 1, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the rate of students who are chronically absent—defined as missing just under one month of class—has ... Read more

SEL Trends

Putting the “social” back into SEL–and why it matters now

July 1, 2024 by Elizabeth Bruce, Ori Learning

Implementing SEL with a priority on social aspects can contribute greatly to creating a greater sense of belonging for students.

How do we begin to make progress toward reversing disturbing mental health trends? Rebuilding that sense of belonging students reported they lacked during the pandemic is one way.

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Loudoun County Public Schools Offers New Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources for Parents and Students

February 16, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

SALT LAKE CITY – The Cook Center for Human Connection, a nonprofit dedicated to mental health and suicide prevention, has ... Read more

Innovation Insights

#FETC2024 Wrap Up—eSchool News Exclusive Coverage

January 30, 2024January 4, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Looking for the go-to spot for highlights of the topics, speakers, and technologies showcased this year in Orlando January 23-26? Set your bookmark tab right here.

College and Career Readiness

Gen Z youth on nondegree paths feel workforce ready

November 30, 2023 by Laura Ascione

A survey examines non-college-bound youth's perspectives on education and career plans and reveals that many are taking nondegree pathways.

In comparison to the experiences and perceptions of youth who aren't on a defined pathway, 70 percent of "pathway youth" have high confidence in their post-high school plans.

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7 Mindsets Announces Formation of 7m Cares

March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

ROSWELL, Ga. — 7 Mindsets, the leader in PreK-12 mindsets-based learning and well-being solutions, today announced the formation of 7M ... Read more

Student Well-Being

Why schools are a natural setting for mental health support

March 29, 2023 by Dr. Tricia Lemelle, MD, MBA, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Children’s Hospital New Orleans

Offering mental health services directly to students on campus is the focus of school-based student mental health care.

Children in America are in crisis — struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues at unprecedented levels. As a child and adolescent psychiatrist for the Behavioral Health Center…

SEL & Well-Being

3 strategies to support youth mental health

September 20, 2022 by Dr. Travis Gayles, Chief Health Officer, Hazel Health

Finding ways to support youth mental health requires developing new strategies, but it’s a challenge we can meet

Every year more than 1.2 million students drop out of high school in the United States--that breaks down to 7,000 students every day. Leaving high school has major…

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Future Astronomers releases new phase of Astronomy education for youth

August 29, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Brooklyn, New York (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Future Astronomers, creator of the Future Astronomers astronomy educational platform, announced today that they ... Read more

SEL & Well-Being

How analytics can identify student mental health challenges

August 24, 2022 by Amy Jeffs, President, Status Solutions

As educators and stakeholders continue to fight back against poor mental health, it’s important to use all available tools available to help

As we get closer to the upcoming school year, it’s important to think about how to address student mental health. The pandemic has been difficult for everyone, but…

SEL & Well-Being

How to address mental health needs in youth sports

June 14, 2022 by Jacqueline Wight, MA, LPC, Director of Mental Health Services, DotCom Therapy

Coaches are trusted adults students can go to for advice and guidance if they are experiencing mental health issues outside of youth sports.

Numerous studies have shown the lifelong importance of exercise and playing sports for young children. Physically active children are often happier children. Children involved in team sports develop…

SEL & Well-Being

3 ways schools can support youth mental health

May 2, 2022 by Thom Jones, School Threat Detection and Prevention Expert, Navigate 360

The earlier schools can detect concerning behaviors, the better positioned they will be to address youth mental health challenges.

The collective damage caused by the pandemic has yet to be fully understood, but the toll it has taken on youth mental health and emotional well-being is becoming…

Classroom Innovations

5 ways to teach students about Veterans Day

November 8, 2021 by Rita Mortenson, Educational Technology Coach and District Personalized Learning Coach, Verona Area High School & Lisette Venegas, Curriculum and Learning Specialist and Transformational Coach, Country View Elementary

A new virtual field trip explores the history of Veterans Day and the importance of service

The history of Veterans Day is one of the most important we can share with our youth. Learning about how our nation was shaped, the various perspectives that…

SEL & Well-Being

4 ways to create safe mental health environments for our students

November 3, 2021 by Joan Steinberg, President, Morgan Stanley Foundation & CEO, Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children’s Mental Health’s Advisory Board

Stepping in to solve the youth mental health crisis in classrooms may seem daunting, but with a plan, it’s possible

The Covid-19 pandemic has dealt our nation’s youth a difficult hand. After adapting to virtual learning over the past year and a half, many students this school year…

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Novus Consulting Group Introduces New Approach to Cyber Citizenship Education with Course Focused on Digital Wellness

August 25, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

DALLAS, TX (August 10, 2021) – As cyberattack incidents continue to appear globally, largely attributed to the pandemic’s push for ... Read more

SEL & Well-Being

Creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ students through telehealth

August 24, 2021 by Michael Fu, MD, National Director of Behavioral Health, Hazel Health

Students who are at higher risk for mental health concerns--including LGBTQ+ students--should have equitable access to confidential healthcare

Equitable access to physical and mental healthcare should be a human right. This access is especially critical for LGBTQ+ students.

Academic Esports

How to build diversity, equity, and inclusion with scholastic esports

December 7, 2022August 12, 2021 by Randall Deich, NASEF Scholastic Fellow, Computer Science Teacher, and Founder/Chief Networking Officer, Regenerate Tech

Educators realize scholastic esports is about more than competition--it's about building connections and embracing all who want to participate

The inclusion of scholastic esports in academic programs is yielding strong and widespread results in the youth of today. Research demonstrates that strong communities are developing, with deep…

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CASEL Releases Updated Guide for High-Quality Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs

June 4, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

48 Programs Receive Highest Designation CHICAGO, IL – Today, the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) published an ... Read more

SEL & Well-Being

Making mental health checks during remote learning

April 19, 2021 by Justin Reilly, CEO, Impero Software

Students are under unprecedented stress from COVID-19—and their mental health is suffering

This pandemic has pushed stress levels of many youth to the breaking point. There are many contributing factors, such as isolation from peers, concern about loved ones getting…

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A Better Way Forward for Education – ‘Year in Review’ for SEL

January 28, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

SEL in schools is an important step to students' success outside of school.

From the pandemic to school closures to nationwide mobilization for racial justice, our nation’s headlines serve as an urgent call ... Read more

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The National Mentoring Partnership Celebrates January as National Mentoring Month

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

January is National Mentoring Month and this year, MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership, is announcing its Mentoring Amplifies campaign in ... Read more

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Meet ALAS’ New Regional and At-Large State Affiliate Board Members

January 5, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

The Association of Latino Administrators & Superintendents (ALAS) has announced its new Region 3, Region 5 and At-Large State Affiliate ... Read more

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The Association of Latino Administrators Announces its New Executive Board

November 9, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

The Association of Latino Administrators & Superintendents (ALAS) has announced its new executive board members. They are: Dr. Francisco Duran, ... Read more

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Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund Partners with Discovery Education

October 1, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Learning loss is a growing obstacle as students return to school in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic

DUBAI, UAE–29 September, 2020: The Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund (REF) has announced a new first of its ... Read more

STEM & STEAM

District Management

Nation desperate for youth interest in teaching

November 25, 2013 by By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_meris' target='_blank'>@eSN_Meris</a>

Let’s face it: Being a teacher doesn’t sound all that glamorous to many of today’s students. However, with many teachers facing retirement in the next few years, as…

Supporting youth mental health through connection, creativity, and community

Savvy Cyber Kids Appoints New Members to Board of Directors

How students are really using AI tools: What schools need to know

The business (and busy-ness) of education

School counselors ID “critical shortfalls” in student mental health crisis

Next Up NoVa Teaches the Next Generation of Creators with Blackmagic Design

The 36th Annual National Service-Learning Conference® Returns to Saint Paul, MN

How to Reduce Chronic Absenteeism in Schools

Loudoun County Public Schools Offers New Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources for Parents and Students

#FETC2024 Wrap Up—eSchool News Exclusive Coverage

Gen Z youth on nondegree paths feel workforce ready

7 Mindsets Announces Formation of 7m Cares

3 strategies to support youth mental health

Future Astronomers releases new phase of Astronomy education for youth

How analytics can identify student mental health challenges

How to address mental health needs in youth sports

5 ways to teach students about Veterans Day

Novus Consulting Group Introduces New Approach to Cyber Citizenship Education with Course Focused on Digital Wellness

Creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ students through telehealth

How to build diversity, equity, and inclusion with scholastic esports

Making mental health checks during remote learning

The National Mentoring Partnership Celebrates January as National Mentoring Month

Meet ALAS’ New Regional and At-Large State Affiliate Board Members

The Association of Latino Administrators Announces its New Executive Board

Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund Partners with Discovery Education

8 reasons why we should combine art + math

Fuel Up to Play 60

Colocation America STEM Youth Program Grants

Kepware’s 2017 School Grant Program

Greenworks Grants

Nation desperate for youth interest in teaching

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

Lerner Publishing Group Launches Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s Genius and Joy Curriculum

School Specialty LLC Announces Acquisition of Nasco Education U.S.

100 Learning Spaces Transformed, $5 Million Invested: School Specialty and College Football Playoff Foundation Celebrate Impact Across Schools Nationwide

ACT and Texas Instruments Collaborate to Enhance Student Success in Mathematics

Big Ideas Start Young: Games for Change Opens 2026 Student Challenge to Game Creators and Innovators Ages 10–25

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