The Dark Side of Low Out-of-School Suspension Rates?
As districts push to cut the out-of-school suspension rate, some teachers say their classrooms have become unmanageable, ruled by unruly students. Read Full Post >
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May 20, 2013
May 16, 2013
ADHD Most Prevalent Disorder in Report on Mental Health of Children
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention compiled data from several sources for this first-ever snapshot of children's mental health. Read Full Post >
May 16, 2013
A New Census of Mental Health Disorders in Children
A first-ever report on mental health prevalence in children from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is a first step in adequately addressing these disorders, the agency said. Read Full Post >
May 11, 2013
Sandy Hook School Should Be Torn Down, Rebuilt on Same Site, Panel Says
Meanwhile, Sandy Hook's 450 kindergarten through 4th grade students will keep attending classes at a converted Chalk Hill Middle in nearby Monroe, Conn. Read Full Post >
May 09, 2013
Nearly 2 of 3 Children Exposed to Violence, Crime, and Abuse
A large projjportion of American children are exposed to violence and assaults, and the developmental consequences can be great, a new survey shows. Read Full Post >
May 06, 2013
Social, Emotional, Behavioral Lessons in District Race to Top Plans
The 16 Race to the Top district winners will pair with community partners to work on social, emotional, and behavioral lessons. Read Full Post >
April 30, 2013
School Discipline Survey Finds Challenges in Making Changes
Many school districts are changing codes of conduct to limit the use of out-of-school suspension and expulsion, but resources needed to make those changes are often limited. Read Full Post >
April 26, 2013
Since Newtown, State Lawmakers Push School Safety Bills
After the devastating school shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn., in December, state lawmakers around the country have proposed hundreds of ways to improve school security. Read Full Post >
April 18, 2013
School Mental Health Proposal May Reach Senate Floor
The U.S. Senate may discuss a proposal that addresses, to an extent, school-based mental health care services. Read Full Post >
April 10, 2013
Obama Proposes Investments in Mental Health, School Safety
In his budget proposal, President Barack Obama pitches new money for mental health initiatives, school security, improvements to school climate, and school kitchens. Read Full Post >
