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Student Wellbeing
September 29, 2020

Even when the smoke clears, schools find student trauma can linger

Schools can serve as a hub for an entire community after a disaster, experts say.

Carolyn Jones
Teacher Voices
September 1, 2020

School communities can help prevent and address student mental health problems

We need support systems in place now, not after mental health incidents begin to surface and escalate.

Sergio Narez
College & Careers
August 31, 2020

California colleges increase online mental health services to serve expected student need

More isolation and depression anticipated as students return to mostly online courses.

Larry Gordon
Student Wellbeing
July 27, 2020

Schools want to hire more counselors amid budget woes

Districts anticipate huge demand for mental health services, but funding will be tight for new staff.

Carolyn Jones
Discipline
July 24, 2020

School police give way to more counselors in California districts as demands grow for reform

Demands for police reforms include increasing mental health services which are seen as key to helping young people, especially Black students, succeed studies say.

Carolyn Jones
Student Wellbeing
July 10, 2020

State funding may be stagnant, but schools can still find money for mental health services

Schools should work with nonprofits and government agencies to pay for expanded services, panelists say.

Carolyn Jones
Student Wellbeing
June 22, 2020

California schools turn to mindfulness to help students cope with stress

Breathing exercises can help students cope with stress and improve their ability to learn, studies say.

Carolyn Jones
Coronavirus
May 22, 2020

Students speak out: ‘Distance learning has challenged me incredibly’

State hosts first panel for students to talk about their concerns about online classes and their mental health.

Carolyn Jones
Coronavirus
May 13, 2020

Student anxiety, depression increasing during school closures, survey finds

More than half of California students surveyed after campuses closed said they need mental health services.

Carolyn Jones
Teacher Voices
April 2, 2020

Teachers should seize this moment to connect with their students

For this generation of young people, the coronavirus crisis will be the defining moment of their lives.

John Bautista
Teacher Voices
March 31, 2020

I’m here for my students, despite the distance

Coronavirus creates need, opportunity for teachers to focus on social-emotional support for their students.

Meghann Seril
Coronavirus
March 23, 2020

Coping with stress of coronavirus crisis a challenge for California’s students

Mental health experts say during this time of heightened anxiety, finding ways to cope and create stability are key to maintaining a healthy outlook.

Patrick Hoge
Student Wellbeing
January 28, 2020

Children’s mental health a cause for concern in report on California youth policies

California is doing a better job serving children in some areas, but received an 'F' grade for its school mental health services.

Carolyn Jones
Teacher Shortage
October 25, 2019

California rural schools struggling to hire teachers could get help from $9.4 million in grants

Two federal grants will help California recruit teachers and mental health professionals to rural schools.

Diana Lambert
June 25, 2019

California wants to find out if you — or your kids — have experienced trauma

The questions on the children’s survey focus on experiences that range from sexual and physical abuse to parents separating or getting a divorce.

Zaidee Stavely