In a decision that has reverberated across higher education nationwide, the U.S. Department of Education levied a record $14 million fine against Liberty University this month for its mishandling… Read more »
News Clips
The National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE) tracks trends and developments in issues related to school climate and conditions for learning through online media sites, blogs, syndication and aggregation services, and other news resources from local, regional, and national media outlets. Browse this ongoing collection of posts to learn about what’s happening in communities near you and across the nation.
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Displaying 87 News Clips.March 2024
03/20/2024
VCU News
03/07/2024
EdSource
Steve Perez faced a daunting challenge as he considered where to attend college. The first in his family to pursue a higher education, Perez was “basically all on my own.” Rejected from his top… Read more »
December 2023
12/05/2023
Cardinal News
Free tuition programs might entice students to enroll in community college, but they do little to help those who may be dealing with their own financial, transportation, or child-care barriers.… Read more »
October 2023
10/26/2023
University of Virginia Student Affairs
We hope everyone is settling in to a great semester and enjoying the nice fall weather. We’re writing to share some tips and resources to keep you healthy and safe while celebrating Halloween.… Read more »
10/11/2023
The Carroll News
Childhood bullying is a significant problem nationwide and has been shown to be associated with school absenteeism, mental and physical stress, poor school performance, low self-esteem, and school… Read more »
10/03/2023
NBC4 News
Worried parents gathered Tuesday to talk about a troubling start to the school year in Front Royal, Virginia. At least one middle schooler landed in an emergency room, and there are concerns about… Read more »
September 2023
09/28/2023
Education Week
Researchers from the Universities of Chicago and Maryland and New York University highlighted evidence on the benefits of district and state restrictions on exclusionary discipline as part of the… Read more »
09/15/2023
WWBT-12
Virginia State University announced Friday that it was taking additional safety measures after two students died recently in shootings: VSU Police will meet every day with Petersburg Police to… Read more »
09/14/2023
George Mason University
George Mason University psychology professor Tara Chaplin has been awarded a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Independent Research Scientist Award for her research on understanding the role of… Read more »
August 2023
08/30/2023
Inside Higher Ed
Virginia Commonwealth University rolled out optimized miniature food pantries to provide free and accessible food items across campus.
July 2023
07/25/2023
Inside Higher Ed
James Madison University students are learning how to get back up when life knocks them down with the REBOUND program.
07/21/2023
Inside Higher Ed
An online form allows community members at William & Mary to report barriers to access on campus—physical, electronic or programmatic—in real time.
April 2023
04/21/2023
Chronicle of Higher Education
Regina Ray’s commute to work as a mental-health counselor at Virginia Tech is a three-minute walk. Ray isn’t your typical campus therapist: She’s an embedded counselor in the university’s… Read more »
04/19/2023
Campus Safety
According to a 2018 College Prescription Drug Study of the nearly 20,000 college students nationwide from The Ohio State University (OSU), only 8% of respondents said they kept their prescription… Read more »
March 2023
03/15/2023
UVA Today
In the wake of the November 13 tragedy on Grounds and increases in gun violence in the greater Charlottesville area, University of Virginia leaders are taking steps to better understand the root… Read more »
03/03/2023
Inside Higher Ed
Virginia Tech’s Barbershop Talk series opens conversations for students to receive support and build belonging at college. Virginia Tech’s Barbershop Talk series opens conversations for students… Read more »
February 2023
02/08/2023
WTOP News
The Virginia General Assembly is considering legislation that would require tailored and age-appropriate mental health courses in all public schools by the start of the 2024-2025 school year.
02/01/2023
Higher Ed Dive
The agency’s recent rebuke of Troy University signals continued oversight in this area — for which colleges should prepare,… Read more »
January 2023
01/25/2023
WDBJ
Traumatic school events, such as potential threat putting classrooms on lockdown, have lasting mental health impacts on students, teachers, and families. Tips for recovery include social support,… Read more »
01/18/2023
The City of Salem
Seven school divisions, including Salem City Schools, will receive funding through a $15 million federal grant awarded to the Virginia Department of Education.