Advocates express concern over pesticide levels in air surrounding schools in agriculture communities

On Oct. 14, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) released its annual Air Monitoring Report declaring that no air samples taken at monitoring sites — all located on or near a school site — in 2023 detected pesticides at or above health-protective screening levels […]

Experts detail current mental health landscape and strategies to support young people

Recent federal data show that while suicide remains one of the leading causes of death for young people between the ages of 10 and 24, some numbers are trending in a positive direction for the first time, according to experts who presented the latest findings […]

Experts provide tips and resources for developing human trafficking curriculum

Experts provided best practices for K-12 leaders on how to build a human trafficking and exploitation prevention program during a Sept. 4 webinar from the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE). Human trafficking and child exploitation can happen anywhere, speakers noted, and schools […]

Congressional committee details the range of benefits school meal programs provide

Investing in school meal programs not only supports children’s well-being and combats food insecurity for the estimated 3.3 million households in which children face food insecurity nationwide, it also boosts the economy, according to a report released in August by the U.S. Congress Joint Economic […]

National Suicide Prevention Month: CSBA expert shares the effects of bullying and cyberbullying

Research suggests that youth who experience bullying and/or cyberbullying may be more at risk for suicidal thoughts. In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, Angela Asch, CSBA principal research manager and author of the Safe Schools Toolkit section on bullying and cyberbullying, is sharing relevant insights and resources for local educational agencies in this Q&A.