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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...

Dyslexia: What You...

Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects millions of people around the world. Today, as we approach October, designated as Dyslexia Awareness Month, it's...

Understanding ACEs: The...

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) are a term used to describe all types of abuse, neglect, and other traumatic experiences that a person may encounter...

Understanding That I...

As a student, you may have noticed that you learn differently from your peers. Perhaps you need to take frequent breaks while studying, or...

Bullying Prevention at...

Bullying has become a significant issue with young people nationwide. It affects students at every level, from elementary to high school. To proactively address...

10 Ways to...

Depression can be one of the most challenging obstacles in a person’s life. Many of us suffer from it, but not everyone can afford...

Recognizing the Signs...

In this digital age, bullying doesn’t only happen within the four walls of a classroom. With the rise of social media, cyberbullying has also...

Staying Active Improves...

As a student, it can be easy to focus solely on academic achievement and forget about the importance of physical activity. However, staying active...

Mayor Muriel Bowser’s...

Get ready for the new school year with Mayor Muriel Bowser's essential Back to School Guide! MMB-Back-to-school-guide-2023-1Download

Back to School...

The DC Special Education Hub (SpEd Hub) - With another academic year fast approaching, families and students face the task of adapting to new...