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NYC begins first day of school with eyes on cellphone usage, youth mental health

New York City is exploring cellphone bans in schools, prioritizing responsible implementation and understanding social media's impact on student mental health.

Dutch school bars parents from marks-sharing app in push to lower pupil stress

Schools are experimenting with limiting parental access to children's grades to reduce stress on students.

A shift in focus from exams to wellbeing is welcome. Now we need the details | Letters

Schools must prioritize student wellbeing over strict exam-focused policies to foster healthier environments.

NYC begins first day of school with eyes on cellphone usage, youth mental health

New York City is exploring cellphone bans in schools, prioritizing responsible implementation and understanding social media's impact on student mental health.

Dutch school bars parents from marks-sharing app in push to lower pupil stress

Schools are experimenting with limiting parental access to children's grades to reduce stress on students.

A shift in focus from exams to wellbeing is welcome. Now we need the details | Letters

Schools must prioritize student wellbeing over strict exam-focused policies to foster healthier environments.
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How Fresno State helps students combats the feeling of loneliness

College can evoke feelings of loneliness, especially for new students.
Offering resources and programs is essential for helping students cope with loneliness.

How the Start of the Academic Year Impacts Student Stress

The back-to-school season evokes excitement but also heightens stress, anxiety, and depression among high school students.

Seven tips for managing college students' election stress

College leaders face challenges in balancing students' political expression with their mental health needs.
Many students feel anxious about political discourse, impacting their well-being.
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California orders schools to restrict cellphone use amid student distractions, anxiety

California's Phone-Free Schools Act aims to reduce student cellphone use to improve focus and mental health.

Newsom nudges school districts to restrict student cellphone use

Efforts in California and South Carolina to limit student cellphone use in schools aim to reduce distractions and address mental health concerns.

California orders schools to restrict cellphone use amid student distractions, anxiety

California's Phone-Free Schools Act aims to reduce student cellphone use to improve focus and mental health.

Newsom nudges school districts to restrict student cellphone use

Efforts in California and South Carolina to limit student cellphone use in schools aim to reduce distractions and address mental health concerns.
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#higher-education

Podcast: Tech solutions for student mental health

Student mental health is a growing concern in higher education with a need for more equitable access to resources and increased data on digital mental health interventions.

Bankrupt and ravaged by student mental illness, Britain's universities are badly in need of reform | Simon Jenkins

Britain's universities face a financial crisis with increasing deficits, declining foreign student enrollment, and a troubling mental health situation among students.

Black, Hispanic students at greatest risk of dropping out

Black and Hispanic students more likely to consider dropping out of college due to emotional stress, personal mental health, and cost.
Overall, 35 percent of students across racial groups considered abandoning higher education.

Podcast: Tech solutions for student mental health

Student mental health is a growing concern in higher education with a need for more equitable access to resources and increased data on digital mental health interventions.

Bankrupt and ravaged by student mental illness, Britain's universities are badly in need of reform | Simon Jenkins

Britain's universities face a financial crisis with increasing deficits, declining foreign student enrollment, and a troubling mental health situation among students.

Black, Hispanic students at greatest risk of dropping out

Black and Hispanic students more likely to consider dropping out of college due to emotional stress, personal mental health, and cost.
Overall, 35 percent of students across racial groups considered abandoning higher education.
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College students are less depressed, more mentally well

College student mental health is improving, with depression rates decreasing from 44% to 38% over two years.

Schools rethink homework

Recent data shows a significant increase in students reporting no homework, indicating a shift in educational practices.

Hochul meets with hundreds of NY college officials, tackling antisemitism

The New York governor aims to enhance safety on college campuses amid rising concerns over antisemitism following the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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More US schools are taking breaks for meditation. Teachers say it helps students' mental health

Mindfulness programs in schools help students manage stress and emotions, especially in low-income communities and post-pandemic challenges.

More schools use meditation to help students: 'when I calm myself down, I realize I am an excellent scholar'

Introducing mindfulness practices in schools helps students manage stress and emotions effectively.

Mental Health Clinics Coming to Several BK Public Schools

Investing in student mental health through school-based clinics can provide crucial support and create healthier communities.

More US schools are taking breaks for meditation. Teachers say it helps students' mental health

Mindfulness programs in schools help students manage stress and emotions, especially in low-income communities and post-pandemic challenges.

More schools use meditation to help students: 'when I calm myself down, I realize I am an excellent scholar'

Introducing mindfulness practices in schools helps students manage stress and emotions effectively.

Mental Health Clinics Coming to Several BK Public Schools

Investing in student mental health through school-based clinics can provide crucial support and create healthier communities.
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How to empower faculty, staff to talk student mental health

Faculty increasingly expected to support student mental health
Staff and faculty feel responsible for student mental health but lack confidence in their abilities

Cornell and Penn stop publishing deans' lists

Deans' lists ending at Ivy League institutions to reduce student stress
Move to eliminate deans' lists linked to addressing perfectionism culture on campus

Bristol University loses appeal over suicide of disabled student on exam day

Natasha Abrahart's family has won a legal battle against the University of Bristol, setting a precedent for universities to prioritize the mental health of struggling students.
The ruling may prompt politicians to consider implementing a statutory duty of care for students in higher education.

Blanket phone bans in schools are well-intentioned-but they could backfire

Blanket phone bans in schools may overlook the potential benefits of integrating technology for learning and productivity.

A Brooklyn elementary school won't let students form an LGBTQ+ club, families say

Families at P.S. 139 in Brooklyn are facing resistance in establishing an LGBTQ+ club despite entitlement, emphasizing the importance of inclusive spaces for students.

Collective Napa Valley Auction Weekend raises money for youth mental health

The Napa Valley Vintners annual wine auction raises funds for philanthropy programs and fosters community participation through a focus on student mental health.

Phone-free schools? Chancellor David Banks says to expect a ban soon

New York City schools Chancellor David Banks may announce a cell phone ban for NYC schools within two weeks.

LA schools to consider banning student cellphone and social media use during school day

LAUSD considering banning cellphone use during school hours to address distractions and mental health concerns.
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