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"As a society, we're on the precipice of failing the most vulnerable members of our communities: our children."
That's the takeaway from an op-ed written by a Texas school official in the Houston Chronicle about the growing problem of mental health issues among kids in today's connected, digitally enabled world.
"The hard truth of the matter is the situation is not getting better; it's getting worse," writes John VandeBerg, who's spent 24 years as an educator in a school district with more than 13,000 students.
Among the signs: Suicide is the third leading cause of death among high school-aged youths; more than 105,000 youths aged 14 to 18 visited ERs for suicidal thoughts in 2016; one out of every five students report being bullied; and money lost by young adults from scams is 2,000% higher than that of senior citizens.
"The world has changed drastically, and our children are not immune to it," writes VandeBerg.
"A bully or two may have haunted school hallways, the lunchroom, and recess area, but after school, the bullying tended to end.
Today, in our 24x7x365 connected environment, bullying never stops."
He lays out a series of steps school districts can take to address the mental
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Shah is recognized for his editorial leadership, holding roles as Editor or Associate Editor for several prominent public health journals.His research has been supported by major federal grants,...more
Harmony School celebrates 50 years of educational innovation and community impact."Our 50th anniversary is a celebration not just of Harmony's history, but of the values we champion," said Harmony...more
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In 2021, Jessica was named one of the "World's 50 Greatest Leaders" by Fortune Magazine for her work on COVID-19 research and data communication.Jessica is a Research Fellow at Boston Children's...more
GlobeKin Offers Real-World Learning Experiences for Children.Its focus on blending digital learning with real-world experiences makes it a valuable resource for parents and educators seeking to...more
A&J Produce Corp., Bronx, NY, partners with Hunts Point Alliance for Children by providing access to fresh fruits and vegetables to those in need.The year-round programs aim to broaden children's...more
Nemours Children's will be incentivized to address both medical and non-medical drivers of children's health.Delaware Governor John Carney: "Making sure our children are healthy and able to be...more
Kid's Innovation Playground to receive $81,000 from the Neighborhood Assistance Program.Program will add 24 additional classes and increase Tech Tinkering drop-in program by three hours per week to...more
Study reveals worrying insights about the online habits of Greek children aged 9-12.Nearly 60% use social media daily, and more than 76% navigate the internet using their own devices.One in eight...more
Foundations Awards Nearly $170K In Grants To Bucks County Nonprofits.The grants support capital projects and recognize innovative programs to improve the lives of children, young adults, and...more
KU professor says we need an education system that lets students have more control over their learning.To help students thrive in the age of artificial intelligence, schools must shift their...more
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