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Pathways to Wellness: Reflecting on...

May brought a much-needed focus on a...

Strategies to nurture Your Child’s...

Summer is a wonderful time for children...

Pathways to Wellness: Reflecting on Our Parent Discussions for Student Wellbeing

May brought a much-needed focus on a vital topic: Mental Health Awareness Month. It was a time for us to pause, learn, and grow together as a community. We know that mental health is just as important as physical health, especially for young minds navigating a busy and often complicated world. Fostering a healthy environment for our children requires intention, education, and mutual support. To honor this important month, School Mental Health hosted "Pathways to Wellness," a dedicated series of Parent Discussions focused entirely on student wellbeing. We designed these...

Why Executive Functioning...

Have you ever felt that you are not able to function properly when you try to study? Do you feel like you are not...

Supporting Students amid...

Parents, caregivers, and educators have a critical responsibility to help children and youth feel safe and secure and to help them learn how to...

Inova Employee Assistance...

If you're having personal or employment concerns that require professional guidance, your first step should be contacting Inova Employee Assistance. By doing so, you'll...

World Mental Health...

Calling All DCPS Youth Mental Health Ambassadors! October 10 is World Mental Health Day! To commemorate World Mental Health Day, the DCPS School Mental Health Team...

September is Suicide...

September is an important month for raising awareness about suicide prevention. While it is a difficult topic to discuss, it is crucial that we...

Tips on Managing...

Being a parent is one of the most rewarding experiences in the world, but it also comes with its fair share of stressors. With...

Mastering Organization: Tips...

No matter how old you are, learning how to stay organized is one of the most important life skills to master. With all the...

Dairy in school...

(BPT) - School meals are a lifeline for many children who face hunger. Nearly 30 million children rely on school meals every day. Also,...

Understanding Early Literacy...

For parents with young readers at home, this informative video by Dr. Helen Behr provides insights into the literacy screening process for kindergarteners and...