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A Fresh Box of Kleenex Is Not a Mental Health Plan
Today Was Hard Today was hard. Not because my calendar was full, discipline issues needed attention, or emails were piling up. Today was hard because our youth are hurting. And some of them are hurting themselves. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA, 2026) reminds us that connection, community, and access to support are critical parts of prevention. Thankfully, my conversations today did no
Melissa France
Sep 36 min read
Twenty-Four Hours
Accountability scores matter, but they are never the whole story. Long before the state recognized our growth, students were beginning to feel like they belonged. Teachers were believing in one another again. Hallways felt different. Classrooms felt different. Hope had returned before our score appeared on a spreadsheet.
Stephanie Nardi EdD
Jun 254 min read
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