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Supporting Academic Success and Mental Health of Newcomers

Among the many challenges faced by educators is the changing demographics of American classrooms given the increasing number of newcomers who require specialized support to succeed academically and to be mentally healthy.

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October 31, 2024

Among the many challenges faced by educators is the changing demographics of American classrooms given the increasing number of newcomers who require specialized support to succeed academically and to be mentally healthy.

October 24, 2024

Most everyone would agree that education is an important key to opportunity and better life outcomes. No matter where a child comes from or what abilities they start with, education can give them the tools to grow and flourish and to reach their full potential. Yet not all young people have had the same access to education or opportunities to learn.

October 17, 2024

Despite the vital role that teachers play in our students’ lives there is not a parent or caregiver anywhere who hasn’t “lost their cool” to varying degrees with a teacher at some point in their child’s education.

October 10, 2024

Beginning in the 1970s, the number of suspensions began to rise at all grade levels, especially among certain groups, such as Black and disabled students. In recent years, many in education have questioned the value of relying too heavily on exclusionary practices, and increasingly schools have been looking for alternatives to suspension.

October 3, 2024

In the recent past individuals might not have been diagnosed with ADHD until adulthood, but now it seems that many educators and parents are quick to attribute a student’s problem behavior to ADHD.

September 26, 2024

In the midst of the ongoing youth mental health crisis the expiration of ESSER funds presents a significant challenge for school superintendents tasked with maintaining the momentum of their mental health programs.

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• Set data driven goals at the beginning of every implementation

• Have regular “Report Card” meetings in which we share the impact of ESS services

• Monitor data along the way to look for potential risk areas so that these can be proactively addressed

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