A Defensible 6-Step Framework for Responding to Bullying at Schools
A clear bullying policy matters, but it’s only the starting point. What matters just as much is what happens after a concern is reported. Schools
Tag: Student Wellbeing
Beyond Awareness: A Systems Approach to Suicide Prevention in Schools
A practical conversation about what a comprehensive, year-round approach to suicide prevention can look like in schools, including the emerging challenge of students turning to AI for mental-health support instead of people.
Recognizing the Warning Signs of Suicide Risk in Students
Suicide prevention training teaches educators to recognize warning signs in students. Changes in mood, withdrawal from others, hopelessness, increased substance use, giving away possessions, talking
Talking About Suicide: What to Say and Why It Matters
Suicide prevention is often thought of in terms of the obvious moments like recognizing a student is in suicide crisis and connecting them with the
12 Strategies for Preventing Playground Accidents at Schools
School playgrounds provide children with valuable opportunities for physical activity, social interaction, and stress relief. While crucial for development, these spaces can also pose risks
The Dangers of Online Gaming for Children: Grooming and Radicalization
More than 40% of U.S. teens play video games daily, spending large chunks of time on gaming platforms, chatrooms, or communities. Adult supervision is minimal
Toughing It Out Doesn’t Work: Student-Athletes and Mental Health
Student-athlete mental health is an often-overlooked aspect of their safety and wellbeing. These teens face the same social and academic challenges as their peers, while
When Every Second Counts: Preparing for Student-Athlete Emergencies
From heat acclimatization, hydration, environmental monitoring, and conditioning strategies to Emergency Action Plans, role definition, and emergency response, you’ll learn practical steps schools can take to reduce risk and improve outcomes.
Cyberbullying in Schools Today: AI, Online Activity, and Student Wellbeing
The reach and impact of cyberbullying in schools has shifted significantly over the last decade, driven by two primary changes in student behavior online: how students are spending time online and
20 Common Questions About Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse
Mandated reporting is one of the most important responsibilities school employees carry, and situations requiring mandatory reporting are often complex. Knowing when and how to report,