/mental-health Mental Health en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:21:15 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-what-our-students-deserve-from-new-homeland-security-secretary-mullin/2026/03 The National Academy of Education calls for policy changes to ensure safer learning environments. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:21:15 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-what-our-students-deserve-from-new-homeland-security-secretary-mullin/2026/03 /leadership/do-book-bans-protect-students-or-silence-needed-conversations/2026/03 When schools ban books that contain sensitive topics, is it the right move? Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:39:09 GMT /leadership/do-book-bans-protect-students-or-silence-needed-conversations/2026/03 /leadership/teens-are-sleeping-less-why-schools-should-be-worried/2026/03 Lack of sleep is directly tied to lower academic performance. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:45:13 GMT /leadership/teens-are-sleeping-less-why-schools-should-be-worried/2026/03 /policy-politics/school-mental-health-projects-get-3-month-reprieve-as-court-rules-against-trump/2026/03 The projects to expand school-based services have faced nearly a year of funding uncertainty and legal limbo. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:34:31 GMT /policy-politics/school-mental-health-projects-get-3-month-reprieve-as-court-rules-against-trump/2026/03 /technology/real-time-data-shows-exactly-how-students-use-ai-on-school-technology/2026/03 About 20% of student interactions with AI using school technology involved problematic behaviors. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT /technology/real-time-data-shows-exactly-how-students-use-ai-on-school-technology/2026/03 /technology/how-teens-and-young-people-use-ai-tools-for-learning-and-mental-health-support/2026/03 Two reports detail ways young people are engaging with AI and how it impacts their mental health. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:34:51 GMT /technology/how-teens-and-young-people-use-ai-tools-for-learning-and-mental-health-support/2026/03 /leadership/school-counselors-see-rising-trauma-linked-to-immigration-enforcement/2026/02 The school staff whose job it is to support students say they see major signs of emotional distress. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:37:13 GMT /leadership/school-counselors-see-rising-trauma-linked-to-immigration-enforcement/2026/02 /leadership/how-a-district-used-data-to-fight-students-gambling-and-vaping/2026/02 School officials figured out when kids faced the most pressure and worked from there. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:13:58 GMT /leadership/how-a-district-used-data-to-fight-students-gambling-and-vaping/2026/02 /leadership/opinion-trump-cut-then-restored-2b-for-k-12-mental-health-is-it-money-well-spent/2026/01 Awareness programs have not fulfilled hopes for reductions in mental health problems or crises. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:59:46 GMT /leadership/opinion-trump-cut-then-restored-2b-for-k-12-mental-health-is-it-money-well-spent/2026/01 /technology/how-strong-are-states-student-cellphone-restrictions-new-analysis-grades-them/2026/01 Report about all 50 states brings a changing policy landscape into focus. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:35:02 GMT /technology/how-strong-are-states-student-cellphone-restrictions-new-analysis-grades-them/2026/01 /teaching-learning/teachers-say-they-keep-getting-new-duties-what-are-they/2026/01 Educators say there are too many additional responsibilities that are now part of their jobs. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:58:37 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-say-they-keep-getting-new-duties-what-are-they/2026/01 /technology/grok-chatbot-is-bad-for-kids-review-finds/2026/01 The chatbot on X suggests risky behavior, and is unsafe for teens, Common Sense Media says. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT /technology/grok-chatbot-is-bad-for-kids-review-finds/2026/01 /leadership/opinion-doing-the-nearly-impossible-teaching-when-the-world-delivers-fear/2026/01 Videos of Renee Good and Alex Pretti's killings are everywhere. How should teachers respond? Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:29:14 GMT /leadership/opinion-doing-the-nearly-impossible-teaching-when-the-world-delivers-fear/2026/01 /technology/should-schools-curtail-the-use-of-technology-congress-fuels-debate/2026/01 Experts told lawmakers ed tech hurts student mental health without improving learning outcomes. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:30:18 GMT /technology/should-schools-curtail-the-use-of-technology-congress-fuels-debate/2026/01 /leadership/trump-admin-pulls-student-mental-health-grants-restores-them-a-day-later/2026/01 The Trump administration abruptly canceled a slate of mental health grants, only to reinstate them the next day. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:44:23 GMT /leadership/trump-admin-pulls-student-mental-health-grants-restores-them-a-day-later/2026/01 /policy-politics/scroll-with-caution-another-state-requires-social-media-warning-labels/2026/01 Backers of New York's law, including Gov. Kathy Hochul, have likened tech's addictiveness to tobacco. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:30:40 GMT /policy-politics/scroll-with-caution-another-state-requires-social-media-warning-labels/2026/01 /policy-politics/school-mental-health-projects-canceled-by-trump-might-still-survive/2025/12 The end of funding could still be days away, but a new court order offers some hope for grantees. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:49:29 GMT /policy-politics/school-mental-health-projects-canceled-by-trump-might-still-survive/2025/12 /leadership/is-owning-a-smartphone-before-high-school-a-health-risk-what-to-know/2025/12 Smartphone ownership before high school can lead to difficulties in school. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:56:18 GMT /leadership/is-owning-a-smartphone-before-high-school-a-health-risk-what-to-know/2025/12 /leadership/how-schools-can-help-students-moderate-their-social-media-use-downloadable/2025/12 Hundreds of districts have sued major social media companies over the youth mental health crisis. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 22:10:17 GMT /leadership/how-schools-can-help-students-moderate-their-social-media-use-downloadable/2025/12 /policy-politics/amid-cancellations-and-legal-fights-trump-admin-awards-new-mental-health-grants/2025/12 The grants came from a competition the Ed. Dept. redesigned to erase Biden administration priorities. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:38:33 GMT /policy-politics/amid-cancellations-and-legal-fights-trump-admin-awards-new-mental-health-grants/2025/12 /policy-politics/a-guide-to-where-school-mental-health-grants-stand-after-a-new-legal-twist/2025/12 Temporary relief for one set of projects raises questions for other initiatives vying for federal money. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 21:20:53 GMT /policy-politics/a-guide-to-where-school-mental-health-grants-stand-after-a-new-legal-twist/2025/12 /policy-politics/funding-ends-for-school-mental-health-projects-after-a-roller-coaster-year/2025/12 Schools, universities, and others thought they had five years to boost student mental health services. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:32:40 GMT /policy-politics/funding-ends-for-school-mental-health-projects-after-a-roller-coaster-year/2025/12 /leadership/student-fear-and-absences-surge-as-immigration-enforcement-expands/2025/11 While schools report widespread effects from immigration enforcement, not all are taking action. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:12:16 GMT /leadership/student-fear-and-absences-surge-as-immigration-enforcement-expands/2025/11 /technology/teens-should-steer-clear-of-using-ai-chatbots-for-mental-health-researchers-say/2025/11 Chatbots tend to miss warning signs of serious mental health challenges. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT /technology/teens-should-steer-clear-of-using-ai-chatbots-for-mental-health-researchers-say/2025/11 /leadership/opinion-behavioral-threat-assessment-a-guide-for-ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-and-leaders-downloadable/2025/11 Two specialists explain the best course to prevent school violence. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:42:11 GMT /leadership/opinion-behavioral-threat-assessment-a-guide-for-ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-and-leaders-downloadable/2025/11 /policy-politics/ed-dept-cant-cancel-dozens-of-school-mental-health-grants-judge-rules/2025/10 The grants, valued at $1 billion, help schools employ more mental health professionals. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:41:53 GMT /policy-politics/ed-dept-cant-cancel-dozens-of-school-mental-health-grants-judge-rules/2025/10 /leadership/how-these-principals-are-solving-the-thorniest-k-12-challenges/2025/10 Principals from across the nation discuss AI, cellphone use, and the well-being of students. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 21:09:23 GMT /leadership/how-these-principals-are-solving-the-thorniest-k-12-challenges/2025/10 /leadership/how-all-that-masculinity-content-online-really-makes-boys-feel/2025/10 Nearly every boy in a new survey says they've seen content online about body image or appearance. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:30:24 GMT /leadership/how-all-that-masculinity-content-online-really-makes-boys-feel/2025/10 /events/webinar/reframing-student-teacher-relationships-to-transform-student-outcomes Explore easy neuroscience-based tools that strengthen relationships, reduce burnout, and drive student success Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:00:00 GMT /events/webinar/reframing-student-teacher-relationships-to-transform-student-outcomes /leadership/online-messages-about-masculinity-hurt-boys-self-esteem-how-ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-can-help/2025/10 Boys online frequently see messages about making money, building muscle, and fighting or using weapons. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT /leadership/online-messages-about-masculinity-hurt-boys-self-esteem-how-ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-can-help/2025/10