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ED to Host Event on Children’s Mental Health and School-Based Services
The U.S. Department of Education (ED), in partnership with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will host a virtual convening on April 1 for state and local government leaders to discuss the importance of investing in children’s mental health and well-being through school-based services. The event will feature schools, school districts, and states that are successfully providing school-based services and building schools’ capacity to support student mental health. It will also spotlight critical resources available to help states utilize Medicaid funds to sustain these efforts long-term. Register Here
New Data on Bullying Rates at School
The National Center for Education Statistics released a new set of web tables focusing on bullying victimization at school. According to the data, 19 percent of students reported being bullied during the 2021–22 school year. Among students who reported being bullied, 14 percent of males and 28 percent of females reported being bullied online or by text. Read More
ED Opens Applications for K-12 Mental Health Programs to Increase Mental Health Providers in Schools
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) opened applications for the School-Based Mental Health and Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration grant competitions to help bolster the pipeline of mental health professionals serving in K-12 schools and expand student access to school-based mental health services and supports. These two programs will help schools raise the bar for student mental health by recruiting, preparing, hiring, and retaining diverse and highly qualified school-based mental health providers, including in underserved communities, where access to mental health services can be limited. Read More
Resource Spotlight
Strategies and Resources to Create a Positive School Climate
A positive school climate can have profound impacts on student success, safety, and well-being. This new SchoolSafety.gov infographic outlines strategies and resources to foster a positive school climate and create an environment where students feel safe, supported, welcome, and accepted.
School Safety Topics
Access the following topics for resources, guidance, and information to help you create a safer school. From each of these topic pages, you can sort resources available based upon stages of preparedness and subtopics.
Upcoming Opportunities
Learn about upcoming events, grants, and other opportunities for your school or district.
Discover upcoming school safety events and grants below to help support your school’s or school district’s safety efforts.
Grants
April
1
Improving Adolescent Health and Well-Being Through School-Based Surveillance and the What Works in Schools Program
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April
8
Community Programs for Outreach and Intervention with Youth and Young Adults at Clinical High Risk for Psychosis
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Events
March 29 and April 29, 2024
Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Program Application Webinar
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April
1
Raising the Bar for Children’s Mental Health
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