The U.S. Department of Education recently released this new resource on supporting child and student social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health during the ongoing COVID-19 era.  This resource highlights seven key challenges to providing school- or program-based mental health support across early childhood, K–12 schools, and higher education settings, and presents seven corresponding recommendations. It also includes many real-world examples of how the recommendations are being put into action by schools, communities, and states across the country.

When principals skillfully implement these practices, things get dramatically better for all kids…guaranteed. It is a seminal and timely federal report filled with state-of-the-art resources and leadership implementation tips reflecting evidence-based practices.