When Abdul M. Omari was a teen, his parents made some things clear: “You’re going to college. You’re going to get good grades. And we can’t pay for it, so figure it out.” Did he ever.
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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January, 2020
Star Tribune
January 27, 2020
Forbes
January 27, 2020
This is what it means to be a school counselor. To go to work every day with one goal: to make a difference in the lives of students.
Tahlequah Daily Press
January 27, 2020
Tahlequah Public Schools is a public school district comprised of a diverse population. The district reflects the unique rural community of Tahlequah situated in a high-poverty region nestled in... Read more »
Inside Higher Education
January 27, 2020
Students at several U.S. universities are tested for possible cases of a novel coronavirus. Experts weigh in on how colleges can prepare for the virus.
Dallas Weekly
January 26, 2020
Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) has adopted a new school safety tool for its campus.
Higher Education Today
January 24, 2020
Colleges and universities across the country are seeing increased demand for student mental health services.
The Conversation
January 24, 2020
When her college started requiring students to complete an internship in order to graduate, it created a serious dilemma for Janelle.
Newsradio WSGW
January 23, 2020
The Saginaw school district’s use of “restorative practices” is paying dividends when it comes to improving classroom discipline while keeping students focused on their school work, according to... Read more »
KTVZ
January 23, 2020
The Oregon Department of Education reported Thursday that the statewide graduation rates rose to 80 percent last school year, the highest seen in the state.
MPR News
January 23, 2020
A program pioneered by Minneapolis Public Schools more than 15 years ago is catching on in Minnesota and around the country.
KQED
January 23, 2020
When Brant Choate gets mail from the men and women in the California prisons he helps oversee, he says the letters often read something like this: “I've graduated with my associate degree for... Read more »
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
January 22, 2020
A new study has found that only 48% of students of color feel comfortable reaching out to a teacher or counselor if they need mental health support compared to 57% of White students.
The University of Texas at Austin
January 22, 2020
Student Success Initiatives (SSI) hosted its third Student Success Symposium on Friday, January 17. Each semester, academic leaders, faculty, and staff gather to discuss ways to provide better... Read more »
CBS Iowa
January 21, 2020
Another bill under consideration at the Statehouse could help save lives for young people struggling with a mental health crisis.
localdvm.com
January 21, 2020
When it comes to mental healthcare and education, Dr. Burgess says accessibility is key.
National Public Radio
January 21, 2020
Have you been thinking about going back to college? Perhaps you're looking to change jobs, make more money or simply finish that degree you started.
statecollege.com
January 20, 2020
This is the second part of a student-written, six-part series that explores the fallout of the Timothy Piazza hazing death in 2017. This week, the series examines the impact of new alcohol... Read more »
Inside Higher Education
January 20, 2020
The 2020 Census is approaching, and civic engagement leaders on college campuses are reaching out to students to encourage participation and remove potential barriers.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
January 17, 2020
In 2015, 37 million (17.1%) U.S. adults reported binge drinking approximately once a week and consumed an average of seven drinks per binge drinking episode, resulting in approximately 450 total... Read more »
Campus Drug Prevention
January 15, 2020
For many of the 16.8 million students enrolled at America’s two- and four-year degree programs each year, the university experience promotes academic growth, fosters new friendships, and expands... Read more »