Tag: Mental Health Support in Schools
Improving School Active Shooter Drills to Minimize Trauma
In late September, the Biden administration issued an executive order directing federal agencies to improve school-based active shooter drills, making them more effective and less traumatic for students. The order came in response to...
Supporting Students’ Mental Health: How Teachers Aid in Filling Healthcare Gaps
Teachers across the UK are stepping up to support the mental health needs of their students as a result of gaps in the healthcare system. A recent survey conducted by the charity YoungMinds found...
Preventing School Shootings: Strategies for a Safer Education System
Preventing School Shootings: Strategies for a Safer Education SystemIn today's society, the safety of our schools is a top priority. With the rise in school shootings across America, it is crucial that we implement...
Creating Safer Schools: Alternatives to Hiring Security Staff – The Hechinger Report
As my sophomore year started at a new public high school in New York City, I couldn't help but notice the resemblance to a small prison with its dark brick exterior and barbed wire...