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Social Emotional Learning and Emotionally Adrift Students

In the latest blog for Share My Lesson, LFA Executive Director Richard M. Long describes how he used social emotional learning tactics to build trust with a group of troubled male students. 

Share Your Public School Pride

Are you #PublicSchoolProud? Join us for Public Schools Week 2020 by first, taking the Pledge for Public Schools and then sharing your stories on social media. Download the NEW Public Schools Week 2020 social media toolkit and start sharing!

How to Discourage Students from Vaping

Vaping is becoming a huge concern and distraction in many schools, and we know that alcohol, drug and tobacco use impedes students' development and increases the risk of unsafe behaviors and substance abuse later in life. The National PTA has resources for parents and others to discourage substance abuse, including a new webinar on the dangers of e-cigarettes and vaping.

New Report Details Inequities in Rural Schools

Rural schools serve nearly 7.5 million public school students, yet many children and families in rural America are struggling to access resources and opportunities. A new report by the Rural School and Community Trust, a branch of AASA, the School Superintendents Association, calls on state and federal leaders to take action. 

Suicide Prevention Guide

Do you know the warning signs of suicide? The American School Counselor Association and other groups have released the revised Model School District Policy on Suicide Prevention, a comprehensive guidebook offering best practices for K-12 schools, school districts and policymakers.

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