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Explore mental health articles covering student well-being, behavioral health, school climate, crisis prevention, and K-12 school safety.

Topic Hub: School Cell Phone Restrictions in K-12 Schools

Topic Hub: School Cell Phone Restrictions in K-12 Schools

Everything you need to stay informed about school cell phone restrictions, including the latest research, educator perspectives, implementation lessons, legislation, and free resources.

School Cell Phone Bans by State

School Cell Phone Bans by State

Track school cell phone bans and policies by state, including bell-to-bell restrictions, instructional-time bans, pending legislation, and other statewide requirements.

Beyond Cell Phone Bans: Schools Are Rethinking Classroom Screen Time

Beyond Cell Phone Bans: Schools Are Rethinking Classroom Screen Time

After years of expanding classroom technology, some schools are reconsidering when screens support learning and when they may get in the way.

Social Media Lawsuits Highlight Growing Digital Safety Challenges in K-12 Schools

Social Media Lawsuits Highlight Growing Digital Safety Challenges in K-12 Schools

Social media lawsuits are drawing attention to the growing digital safety and mental health challenges facing K–12 schools.

K-12 Student-to-School-Counselor Ratio: Where Does Your State Fall?

K-12 Student-to-School-Counselor Ratio: Where Does Your State Fall?

School counselor shortages continue to challenge K-12 schools, but new funding initiatives and alternative certification programs are helping close the gap.

School Cell Phone Policy Toolkit: Sample Documents and Parent Letter

School Cell Phone Policy Toolkit: Sample Documents and Parent Letter

Download a free school cell phone policy toolkit featuring a real district's cell phone policy, student discipline matrix, and parent communication letter.

School Climate Survey Highlights Ongoing Safety Challenges for LGBTQ+ Students

School Climate Survey Highlights Ongoing Safety Challenges for LGBTQ+ Students

Glisten's latest National School Climate Survey examines LGBTQ+ students' experiences with school safety, harassment, belonging, and the factors associated with more positive school climates.

The School Safety Workforce Is Growing Beyond Traditional Security Roles

The School Safety Workforce Is Growing Beyond Traditional Security Roles

New funding, hiring initiatives, and higher education programs point to growing demand for professionals who support school safety beyond traditional security roles.

The Growing Role of Early Intervention in School Safety

The Growing Role of Early Intervention in School Safety

Recent policy developments, student support initiatives, and behavioral threat assessment efforts reflect a growing recognition that early intervention, student well-being, and school safety are closely connected.

School Safety News Digest: Traffic Safety & School Resource Officers

School Safety News Digest: Traffic Safety & School Resource Officers

Explore recent school safety headlines, legislative updates, and trends influencing K-12 security leadership.