OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) – A school counselor with a servant’s heart is making a big difference in classrooms using her own money to untangle a type of school bullying and stop students from speaking hurtful words about their classmates’ hair.

The availability of mental health resources for students in the Pell City School System was discussed at the January 17th Board of Education meeting. 

Leaders of the Wichita school district are offering a plan to reduce the rising number of discipline problems in the district, particularly in the elementary schools.

Millions of students are heading back to school with a challenge they didn't have to face last year. The more contagious delta variant is fueling a nationwide COVID-19 surge that's sending younger people to hospitals — including children.

Rhode Island has received $3.9 million in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to increase access to evidence-based, culturally responsive and sustaining trauma support services and mental health care in schools. 

A study by the Virginia Center for Legal Aid showed over 70,000 students were suspended from school during the 2015-2016 school year.

The superheroes in this book series each represent a different trait that makes a good friend: leadership, generosity, loyalty, good listening skills and problem-solving abilities.

If a bill approved by a House of Delegates subcommittee becomes law, Virginia’s elementary school students might have more time to enjoy a nice weather day like Wednesday.