September 15, 2026
Help students make healthy choices in school year 2026-2027 with the Real Food Guides to School Breakfast and School Lunch for Families provided through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These fact sheets were updated to showcase real, nutrient-dense foods that contribute…
Read More [+]August 28, 2026
DESE and the Missouri Roundtable for Trauma-Informed Care are pleased to announce the release of the revised Missouri Model for Trauma-Informed Schools. This updated guide supports schools in creating safe, supportive environments for students, staff, and families. It is designed both for schools beginning their…
Read More [+]April 29, 2026
The end of the school year is the perfect time to connect families with support — and SHAPE America’s Beyond the Check-In resource hub can help parents take meaningful next steps to engage with their children around social, mental, and personal health. Resources include age-appropriate Parent Conversation Starters and…
Read More [+]April 29, 2026
Educators can now access a no-cost, standards-aligned street hockey curriculum developed by SHAPE America with the National Hockey League (NHL) and National Hockey League Players’ Association. The curriculum — which is organized by grade bands (PreK-2, 3-5, and 6-8) — offers ready-to-use lessons that promote teamwork, movement, and physical…
Read More [+]April 29, 2026
According to NASN, school nurses provide leadership in supporting diabetes resilience and student self-management in the school setting. NASN’s Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Students with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) offer school nurses practice recommendations and resources to support safe, standardized care and inform school…
Read More [+]April 29, 2026
According to MedicalExpress, schools that adopt mental health support programs—such as counseling, screenings, and classroom-based interventions—report improvements in student well-being, including reduced anxiety and depression symptoms. Researchers also note gaps in access, with some students still missing timely or adequate support despite growing school-based mental health efforts. Read more…
Read More [+]April 29, 2026
According to K-12 Dive, researchers and educators say screen-heavy schedules and structured activities can displace imaginative, open-ended play. The concern is that increased device use and organized routines reduce time for creativity, peer interaction, and unstructured exploration, raising questions about how modern childhood experiences may be shaped by technology…
Read More [+]April 24, 2026
According to ScienceDaily, a study published in Molecular Psychiatry suggests that autism and ADHD may be connected at a biological level in ways that go beyond traditional diagnostic labels. While it is well known that the two conditions often occur together, the underlying mechanisms they may share have remained…
Read More [+]April 24, 2026
According to Edutopia, traditional school systems are not always designed for the realities faced by students experiencing academic disengagement, family instability, or trauma. Educators who work with these students understand this. Read more here!
Read More [+]April 23, 2026
Chronic or mental health conditions impact more than 40% of school-aged children. School nurses play a critical role in early identification and support, working with school-based behavioral healthcare teams and community providers to promote student well-being, improve attendance, and reduce health disparities. Explore NASN’s Mental…
Read More [+]We’ve seen rapid expansion of our after-school activities, [and an] increased [number of] students meeting their healthy fitness zones.
