How school-home communication combats chronic absenteeism
SEL & Well-Being
Student Well-Being
Ensuring students have the skills to control their emotions and feel safe and confident
3 ways to leverage tech for better student mental health
Ensuring students thrive academically requires helping kids thrive holistically—and technology can actually be part of the solution
How did the pandemic impact students’ social capital?
Access to opportunity depends on more than just education--social connections play a role, meaning students' social capital can't be overlooked
3 key parts of this district’s student mental health support
This district's approach to student mental health and support goes deeper than surface level
Why schools are a natural setting for mental health support
Raising awareness of mental health and offering mental health services directly to students on campus is the focus of school-based mental health care
School social workers fill critical gaps in student care
On World Social Work Day, school and community leaders can recognize the essential role that social workers play in promoting student well-being
Surveys show troubling trends in student behavior
Superintendents cite insufficient budget as one challenge preventing them from adequately addressing student mental health crises
Why student and teacher wellness comes first
Creating a school culture that supports the mental health and overall well-being of students and teachers is critical to school success
As Seattle schools sue social media companies, what’s the legal impact?
Seattle’s public school district filed a lawsuit against major social media companies, alleging their business practices have harmed the district and its students
3 strategies to support student well-being and SEL
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to SEL, but implementing SEL on a district-wide level can lead to a well-rounded program that supports student well-being
Resource Library:
Apply Grant Funds to Support Health & Wellness Training. Download the Guide
For decades we have helped schools and districts navigate grant funding to support mental health, resiliency, bullying and violence prevention training. Download our comprehensive funding guide to learn how Kognito…
8 Ways to Promote Connection & Belonging in School
This white paper will cover the proven positive health effects of connectedness, the importance of social identity for one’s well-being, how social media use impacts connection and concrete strategies to…
Student Mental Health: The Role SEL Plays in Promoting Well-being
Children are in a mental health crisis, one that could have a lasting impact on their future. Download our whitepaper to learn how the DESSA can help to identify and…
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Overcoming the Impact of Staffing Shortages
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Staffing for 2023-24 – Expand Options and Fill Gaps with Remote Teachers
School districts nationwide are facing unprecedented teacher shortages, with thousands of schools understaffed in 2022-23. As districts prepare for the ... Read more
Back-to-School Communications: Spotlight on Student Wellness
Join Dr. Kara Stern & Laura Baker, Former Director of Student Services at Bastrop ISD, for a discussion about the ... Read more
Virtual Reality Gets Real
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