Day 3 – The End is Here
It’s been a fun journey here in San Diego — such a variety of presentations and opportunities to connect with my colleagues from across the continent. From the Field: Implementing an Evidence-based Framework to Support Student Mental Health This morning I attended a session on student mental health. The statistics in the States are similar […]
The Jed Foundation Seeks to Undo the Lack of Attention to Student Mental Wellness
This is the current state of our youth’s mental health crisis in the United States: On average, it takes 14 years for teens and young adults to access mental health resources from the time of diagnosis, said Tony Walker, senior vice president of academic programs at the Jed Foundation. Participants at “Issues From the Field: […]
[Video] What’s the Value of One Saved Life? (2:11)
Superintendents discussed the mental health crisis and how it affects students attending their schools in this session with Terry Ward. This story was produced by Bennett Songer at the 2024 AASA National Conference on Education in San Diego, Calif.
Saving a Single Student’s Life: It’s Personal But Also a Professional Priority for These Four Conference Panelists
What would you do to save just one child in your community? That was the question asked by four panelists on Friday at the AASA National Conference on Education in San Diego during a session titled “What is the Value of One Saved Life? Schools Saving Students from Suicide and Depression.” For all four panelists, […]
[Video] AASA Health & Wellness Center (1:20)
When a recharge is needed during the convention, the Live Well. Lead Well. Health & Wellness Center has fun and relaxing ways dedicated to relaxing. This story was produced by AB Ross at the 2024 Conference in San Diego, Calif.
[Video] The Live Well. Lead Well. Health & Wellness Center (4:06)
Exhibitors on School Safety Make Strong Showing at AASA Conference’s Exhibit Hall in San Antonio
Keeping students and staff safe is a priority that’s been at the forefront of everyone’s minds lately. From preventing tragedy like school shootings or suicides to responding to medical and personal emergencies, exhibitors at the National Conference on Education in San Antonio this year are showcasing products and services to bring ease to school districts. […]
New Survey of Superintendents Focuses on the State of Mental Health Among Youth
EAB, a research firm in education, used the AASA national conference to release its 2023 Voice of the Superintendent report, which highlights findings from a survey of 198 school district superintendents across 37 states. The survey focused on the state of mental wellness among students. Eighty-one percent of superintendents stated student behavioral concerns are worse […]
[Video] Jill Gildea on Some Tools for Schools in the Quest for Better Mental Health, Suicide Prevention Among Students (3:59)
Park City, Utah’s superintendent, Jill Gildea, discusses the importance of mental health and what parents can do if they suspect their child is struggling with mental health issues. She addressed the topic at AASA’s 2022 National Conference on Education in Nashville, Tenn. (Video produced by Logan Reid)
Utah School District Illustrates How Outside Partnerships Can Attend to Students’ Mental Wellness Needs
“I’ve shared that probably the biggest ah-ha moment that I learned from the pandemic was really how many families we have that solely rely on the schools for mental health services,” explained Tobin Novasio, superintendent of the Lockwood School District in Lockwood, Mont., Saturday morning at the AASA National Conference on Education in Nashville. Novasio […]