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Enhancing Student Well-being with Universal Screening: A Guide for K-12 Administrators

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In Elementary School Class: Portrait of a Brilliant Black Girl with Braces Writes in Exercise Notebook, Smiles. Junior Classroom with Diverse Group of Children Learning New Stuff

As K-12 schools adjust to facilating post-pandemic instruction, a focus on student well-being has taken center stage, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach that includes academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support.  Universal screening is a critical tool in this endeavor, offering a systematic way to identify students needing additional help to achieve their full potential. … Read more

Addressing Chronic Absenteeism in K-12 Schools

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Empty Classroom of Absent Students

Do you struggle with chronic absenteeism in your school or district? Chronic absenteeism has long been a concern for educators, but recent data suggests its impact is more profound than previously understood.  According to a recent article from K-12 Dive, the White House Council of Economic Advisers found that chronic absenteeism significantly contributed to recent … Read more

SELS 2023 Survey Insights: Unveiling the State of Mental Health in K-12 Schools [Infographic]

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student mental health survey results 2023

The Special Education Legislative Summit 2023 (SELS 2023) hosted in Washington DC was a remarkable gathering of over 300 members of the special education community, united by a common mission: confronting the pressing challenges faced by our schools and educators. One of SELS 2023’s key issues is the mental health of K-12 students, a topic … Read more