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Strategies to nurture Your Child’s Mental Health this Summer

Summer is a wonderful time for children to relax and have fun, but it can also be a challenging time for their mental health. As a parent, it’s important to help your children stay healthy, happy, and motivated during the summer months. In this blog post, we will provide you with tips and strategies to keep your child mentally healthy and engaged throughout the summer. By doing so, you can help them make the most of their time off while...
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DC Public Schools Summer Reading Adventure

This summer, we invite all students to embark on an exciting literary journey with the DCPS Summer Reading 2024 program! By dedicating just 24 minutes a day to reading, you can uncover new adventures, expand your horizons, and sharpen your mind. Whether you're diving into a thrilling novel, exploring intriguing non-fiction, or engaging with your favorite series, those daily 24 minutes can make a big difference. Keep the magic of stories alive and make reading a part of your...
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DCPS LGBTQ Family Resource Guide

DCPS is working to make our schools safe and inclusive for our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) students, staff, and families. Research shows that the way families respond to LGBTQ youth can affect their health and mental health outcomes and decision making later in life. This guide provides many of the community and national resources available to families. By working together, we can help to ensure that all students not only feel supported, but develop into the...
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District Announces First Social and Emotional Learning Standards to be Implemented Across All Public Schools

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) has published the first-ever Districtwide K-Adult Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) standards for all DC Public Schools (DCPS) and public charter schools. The SEL standards aim to develop crucial skills that enable students to acquire and apply knowledge and attitudes necessary for developing a healthy identity, managing emotions, achieving personal and collective goals, showing empathy toward others, building and maintaining supportive...
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Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month in May – A Guide for Parents

Mental health is an essential aspect of overall health, and it is crucial to maintain it. According to recent data, one in every five people in the United States experiences mental illness. Mental Health Awareness Month aims to raise awareness about the importance of mental well-being and reduce the stigma surrounding it. In this blog, we will discuss how parents can take part in Mental Health Awareness Month to support their children's mental health.Start the conversation earlyChildren may not...
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The DC Public Schools (DCPS) School Mental Health Team and our many partners provide supportive academic supports and mental health services to our students and families

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