Are School Anxiety Plans Harming Students?
Schools are using accommodations to help students with anxiety, but experts warn that letting them avoid stressful tasks may actually make anxiety worse.
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Minnesota Schools Face Mental Health Crisis Amid Funding Gaps
Minnesota schools are facing a severe student mental health crisis, with a counselor-to-student ratio double the national recommendation as federal funds expire.
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School Board Adds AP Courses Despite Student, Teacher Protests
Piedmont's school board approved five new advanced courses, sparking a debate between providing academic choice and protecting student mental health.
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Illinois Lawmaker Challenges New School Mental Health Screenings
Illinois Representative Brad Halbrook has introduced a bill to change a new law requiring mental health screenings in schools, focusing on parental consent.
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New Jersey Commission Proposes School-Wide Cell Phone Ban
A New Jersey state commission has recommended a full "bell-to-bell" ban on student cell phones in schools, citing concerns over mental health and academic focus.
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California Schools Face Mental Health Crisis After Federal Cuts
California schools are set to lose $168 million in federal mental health funding, a move that will eliminate hundreds of clinical positions and disrupt critical services.
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Evergreen High School Outlines Phased Return for Students
Evergreen High School will reopen in phases over two weeks, a plan developed with community input that prioritizes mental health and a gradual student return.
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