Holladay
EDUCATION
Letter: Mental health resources desperately needed in schools
As we witness a surge in anxiety and depression among our youth, it is imperative that we take immediate action to expand mental health services in our public schools. Recent studies have shown a significant increase in anxiety and depression among children and adolescents, exacerbated by the isolation and uncertainties brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the CDC, the proportion of mental health-related emergency department visits among adolescents aged 12-17 years increased by 31% in 2020 compared to the previous year. This alarming trend highlights a critical need for accessible mental health services within our schools.
Jordan School District is 1 of 3 US districts honored for use of technology in education
WEST JORDAN — When Graham Bany first heard that the Jordan School District was planning to integrate generative artificial intelligence into K-12 classrooms, he didn't want to use it. "I really was apprehensive at first, but it was the digital coaching team that kind of encouraged trying it, trying...
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