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Creating a Culture of Safety: How School Leaders Can Make a Difference


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16 Nov 2024

Creating a Culture of Safety: How School Leaders Can Make a Difference

In today’s rapidly evolving world, fostering a safe and supportive school environment is more critical than ever. Students face a myriad of challenges...


By     Bryan Schmidt
11 Nov 2024

Mental Health Crisis in Elementary Schools: Addressing the Unseen Struggles

The conversation around mental health in schools has often focused on older students—those in middle school, high school, and even college—where the p...


By     Bryan Schmidt
23 Sep 2024

Breaking the Silence

In today’s digital age, children and teens are facing unprecedented challenges, many of which have a significant impact on their mental health. Suicid...


By     Bryan Schmidt
12 Sep 2024

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health

In today’s complex world, building resilience in children is essential for their long-term mental well-being. Resilience, defined by Merriam-Webster a...


By     Bryan Schmidt
29 Aug 2024

Starting the Dialogue: Encouraging Students to Speak Up About Suicide Prevention

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people aged 15-241, making it a critical issue that districts across the country have priorit...


By     Bryan Schmidt
10 May 2022

5 Places Cyberbullying Is Happening Online in 2022

Bullying is nothing new. It’s been a common experience for students on the playground and at school. In the past, it’s been easy to physically get awa...


By     Josh Ochs
08 Sep 2020

Cyberbullying: A Student Safety Threat

One of the greatest threats to student safety online is cyberbullying—the digital harassment of students by other students. Nearly 15% of students age...


By     Paget Hetherington
17 Jul 2020

Investing in School Climate and Culture

A school’s climate and culture can play a significant role in student safety and well-being. If a student feels unsafe or unwelcome in a school buildi...


By     Lisa Railton
15 Jun 2020

National Internet Safety Month: Taking Steps to Protect Students Online

June is National Internet Safety Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about online safety for children and teens. In the digital world, young...


By     Paget Hetherington
01 Jun 2020

Cyberbullying Prevention: Keeping Distance Learning Environments Safe

Cyberbullying can be hard for parents and educators to spot and even harder on students’ mental health and academic success. Social distancing measure...


By     Paget Hetherington

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