Mental Health

February 12, 2019

Schools need more resources for student mental health and wellness

Changes to current state law could enable schools to more easily access federal mental health funds.

Laura Wasco and Jeff Frost

January 15, 2019

Trauma in Paradise: A California school system focuses on mental health after devastating fire

As students and educators in and around the town of Paradise begin a new semester, just two months since the deadliest wildfire in California history, they are carrying with them levels of trauma that will certainly impact their ability to learn and teach, experts say.

David Washburn

December 18, 2018

With sparse state funding, California districts get creative in addressing student health

As needs far outpace resources, districts are increasingly turning to outside partnerships to provide services that they see as crucial to a student's success.

David Washburn

September 18, 2018

School-based health care a low priority in California

The state ranks at or near the bottom nationwide in student access to health and counseling services. But all schools could offer basic care for $90 in added annual spending per student, report finds.

David Washburn

July 16, 2018

One in 3 parents fear for their children's safety at school, survey finds

A nationwide poll found that while an increasing number of parents fear for their children's safety at school, a significant majority do not want teachers to be armed.

David Washburn

June 17, 2018

Modest school safety measures making way through California Legislature

A flurry of state legislation aimed at making schools safer was proposed after the Parkland school massacre. Here’s where the various proposals stand now.