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Libs of TikTok has become a major presence in Oklahoma’s schools
LOS ANGELES — Far-right activist Chaya Raichik splits her time between California, where she’s registered to vote, and Florida, where she often travels. But the place where she arguably is having the biggest impact these days is Oklahoma, a state she’s visited only once. Raichik, who operates the social media account Libs of TikTok, has …
How Liberal Anti-Racism Was Used to Privatize Public Schools
As mayor of Newark from 2006 to 2013, New Jersey senator Cory Booker led one of the nation’s most aggressive campaigns to privatize public schools. With the support of a dizzying array of powerful political figures, business and foundation leaders, and media moguls from across the political spectrum, Booker attempted to institute a regime of …
Chicago school’s mental health work recognized among the “World’s Best”
Before the sun came up Wednesday in Chicago, cheers filled a multipurpose room at Curie Metropolitan High School as news broke: Curie had been named one of the “World’s Best Schools.” The Southwest Side high school is among five schools — and the only school in North America — awarded a $50,000 World’s Best School …
WI schools face shortage of mental health professionals, Sauk Prairie innovates to provide adequate care
SAUK PRAIRIE, Wis. (WMTV) – With a new academic year underway, many Wisconsin schools continue to face uphill battles in addressing mental health concerns amid staffing shortages and increased demands for care. The Sauk Prairie School District is fortunate to have a full staff of school counselors, psychologists, and social workers this year, but officials …
Are schools doing enough for mental health?
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – As students and faculty are back in schools, mental health is becoming a focal point. Fort Wayne Community Schools Superintendent Mark Daniel says mental and behavioral health issues are prevalent across the country, and his district is no different. He say research shows that 1 in 10 teenagers are attempting …
Schools address mental health concerns, taking positive steps | News, Sports, Jobs
You’re starting to see it more and more: Schools and universities are paying more attention to mental health than they have before, and it’s long overdue. College life is fun and rewarding, but it always be stressful, especially if a student takes a full-load of classes and works a part-time, or even a …
KBE discusses progress, updates to education technology in Kentucky schools – Kentucky Teacher
Kentucky Department of Education Associate Commissioner David Couch, center, discusses the Kentucky Education Technology System (KETS) operational plan for the upcoming school year at the Kentucky Board of Education meeting at Lake Cumberland on Aug. 3, 2022. He was joined by the department’s Chief Digital Officer, Marty Park, left, and Division Director Mike Leadingham, right. …
Birmingham City Schools expanding free in-school mental health services for students this school year
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Birmingham City School officials are seeing a rise in children with mental health issues since the pandemic and leaders are working to give them more services and resources. Birmingham City Schools and Alabama Regional Medical Services are now offering free mental health and medical services to students at seven different schools. …
County board announces grants for mental health assistance in schools – The Oakland Press
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners is expected to approve a plan to provide $10.1 million in grants to county public schools to help fund mental health assistance for students. The county is allocating the grants from the $28 million it received in federal COVID-19 American Rescue Plan Act funds. Several commissioners and area school …
UAB School of Public Health to help allocate rapid COVID-19 tests to Alabama schools and summer programs – News
Alabama schools, summer programs and camps can request rapid COVID-19 tests from the CDC through the UAB School of Public Health’s K-12 COVID-19 testing program. Written by: Maria White Media contact: Hannah Echols Alabama schools, summer programs and camps can request rapid COVID-19 tests from the CDC through the UAB School of Public Health’s K-12 …
