To help address NYC’s youth mental health crisis, school psychologists want to practice outside school
With a pressing need for more youth mental health services, New York’s state legislature is eyeing one way to plug the gap: allowing school psychologists to provide services in private practice without having to go through a lengthy licensing process. Under current rules, school psychologists must obtain a doctorate in order to practice outside of […]
NY’s budget has $100M for academic and mental health programs. Schools still don’t have the money.
With growing concerns over youth mental health and academic recovery, New York’s state lawmakers included $100 million in the state budget last year for schools to spend on mental health resources or after-school programs. But, with the majority of the school year now over, school districts haven’t been able to apply for the money. “It […]
NYC principals to meet weekly with NYPD in latest effort to address rash of youth violence
To address the growing problem of youth violence, principals from New York City’s 1,600 public schools will soon begin having virtual meetings each week with their local police precinct commanders, education department officials said Tuesday. Schools Chancellor David Banks has been raising the alarm about the recent spate of killings and shootings involving young people, […]
National School Counseling Week recognizes professionals who make a difference everyday
Local counselor talks about the challenges facing kids today and the rewards of her work. It’s National School Counseling Week — a time to recognize the men and women who work tirelessly to help students around the country and here at home. There are hundreds of students at Monac Elementary in the Washington Local School […]
School Counselors share their Love for Helping Students
National Read a Book Day is Sept. 6, Teacher Appreciation Week runs May 8 to 12 and Sept. 29 will be National Coffee Day. Another random holiday occurred this week, as it was National School Counseling Week, which is always the first full week in February. This year’s theme: Helping Students Dream Big. Larissa Rohlik […]
During National School Counseling Week, one school counselor is looking to do more for students
In the midst of Black History Month, mental health hasn’t had a clear stigma in the community. One counselor is using the week to create a safe space for students. Life has taken a toll on many Americans in the last 20 months, but even more so for children impacting their mental health. In the […]
Anticipating challenges to NYC class size law, Banks will launch ‘working group’
Chancellor David Banks plans to launch a “working group” of parents, school leaders, and others to share their opinions and concerns about a new state law that sets stricter limits on class size in New York City public schools. Banks revealed the plan Wednesday while testifying during a state budget hearing focused on education. He […]
What a Community Education Council does and how to join one
If you’re looking to get involved in decisions in your school district, now’s a good time: Positions on the city public schools’ Community Education Councils are up for grabs. Parents, local residents and business owners, and even high school seniors are eligible to join. Community Education Councils, or CECs, can weigh in on nearly every […]
