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Advocates say social emotional learning is one approach to addressing the child mental health crisis

Sara Willa Ernst

Posted on March 21, 2023 · Mental health advocates say prevention is an equally important part of the conversation.

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Michael Webb leads a newly expanded team for social and emotional learning at HISD.

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Laura Isensee

Posted on October 13, 2016 · The new ban is meant to reduce harsh discipline, which disproportionately impacts students of color, and keep kids in class.

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‘Come and take it:’ Spring Branch ISD trustees vote against making recapture payment to state

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Posted on August 30, 2023 · The West Houston school district, which has paid more than $200 million during the last three years as part of a statewide wealth redistribution program for Texas public schools, is taking a stand against it. But the state will ultimately be able to receive the required payment for the 2023-24 school year, according to a local education expert.

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Spring Branch and “The Giant Peach”: The Reaction to the Cancelled Field Trip Over Cross-Gender Casting

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Posted on May 1, 2023 · Experts weigh in on this decision and how these decisions get made in today’s landscape.

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Houston-area schools scrap field trips to see ‘James and the Giant Peach’ over concerns about cross-gender casting at Main Street Theater

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Posted on April 27, 2023 · Schools from Spring Branch ISD, along with local religious schools, are among those to cancel planned visits to watch theatrical performances of the famed children's story.

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