Mental health and trauma

depression

Among preschoolers, bullies who get bullied are at high risk for depression

New research finds that 2- to 3-year-olds who both bully and are bullied by their peers are the most likely to show signs of childhood depression

Early Education

by  Lillian Mongeau  – February 1, 2019

The Thompson family, (from left) Clive, CJ, Christine, Oneita and Timothy, stand in the sanctuary of the First United Methodist Church of Germantown, where the parents and their two youngest children have been living since August.

Going to school when your family is in hiding from ICE

ICE allowed a Jamaican family to stay in the country for years, then suddenly ordered them deported last summer. Now, as the family seeks sanctuary in a church, the children are struggling to maintain their grades and dreams of college

Higher Education

by  Kate Kilpatrick  – January 31, 2019

COLUMN: Schools should not be battlegrounds for Trump’s fake war

Schools bear the brunt of the immigration crisis

Early Education

by  Andre Perry  – January 29, 2019

High School Reform

Experts often urge educators to catch struggling students "before it's too late," but high schools are charged with educating all students, regardless of their past. The Hechinger Report is spending two years exploring high schools successful with diverse groups or trying innovative approaches.
Taos High students work together to untie a “human knot” during an icebreaker led by seniors during the school’s 2018 EQ Retreat.

Another tool to improve student mental health? Kids talking to kids

A New Mexico school addresses sexual assault, suicide and other hard topics with help from the people students are most likely to listen to: each other

High School Reform

by  Lillian Mongeau  – January 27, 2019

A student at a Kidango child care center in San Jose colors during play time.

Can mental health training for teachers reduce preschool suspensions?

California is trying to support young children by providing more mental health assistance to their teachers

Early Education

by  Jackie Mader  – January 26, 2019

On day three of the strike, members and supporters of United Teachers Los Angeles picket outside the Local District East office of the Los Angeles Unified School District.

LA’s school counselors strike back

The walkout succeeded in putting a spotlight on the dire shortage of counselors, who are key to helping students navigate school and plan for life after graduation

Guidance Gap

by E. Tammy Kim  – January 23, 2019

Schools need to step up to fight a rise in suicides among black children

Suicide rates for black children have doubled; we need to find out why and do something about it

Race and Equity

by  Andre Perry  and  Michael A. Lindsey  – December 18, 2018

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Oliver Francis, of Philadelphia, was placed in foster care because he was truant. He graduated from George Junior Republic, a residential school in Grove City, Pennsylvania, this spring.

New report underscores education problems in institutions for foster youth

Advocacy groups call for Pennsylvania state government to step up oversight of residential facilities

K-12

by  Caroline Preston  – December 13, 2018

COLUMN: For safer schools, we need more hugs, not more guns

Students who feel disconnected from their community are more likely to lash out

Higher Education

by  Andre Perry  – December 4, 2018

Western Michigan sophomore Kayla Mayes has been in foster care for as long as she can remember. The Seita Scholars Program gives her academic, financial and emotional support.

From foster care to college

Western Michigan University is one of several colleges that have started programs to help foster youth earn degrees

Higher Education

by  Delece Smith-Barrow  – December 1, 2018

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