More NJ schools are requiring psych evaluations for students
NJ parents and advocates say more schools began requiring the assessments after classes resumed after the COVID-19 pandemic. more
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January is National Mentoring Month
The month-long observance raises awareness of the power of supportive and meaningful mentor relationships. more
First Up announces cohort for P.R.I.D.E. Project Philly
As part of First Up's partnership with the Positive Racial Identity Development in Early Education project, it is thrilled to present the P.R.I.D.E. Project Philly Teacher Cohort. more
Murphy backpedals on changes in school MH efforts
A popular, decades-old mental health counseling program will continue operating in 90 New Jersey school districts, at least temporarily, under a compromise. more
Three city elementary schools adopt anti-racism approach
The Philadelphia school district will partner with a nonprofit organization to coach teachers in three elementary schools on avoiding racism in their teaching, thanks to an $84,000 initiative. more
NJ school counselors highlight increased student MH needs
An expectation to “return to normal” this school year has exacerbated student anxiety, depression, and other mental health needs that were already on the rise after the outbreak of COVID-19. more
Conference seeks to increase number of Black male educators
The Philadelphia Conference on Black Male Educator Development attracted almost 1,000 Black men. more
JFCS Camp Mariposa addiction prevention program opens
Camp Mariposa is a national addiction prevention and mentoring program that primarily serves youth ages 9-13. more
OCDEL announces 2023 Equity in ECE award process
Applications are now open for the Office of Child Development and Early Learning's 2023 Pennsylvania Equity in Early Childhood Education Champion Awards. more
Caring People Alliance opens W. Phila. Boys & Girls Club
Pennsylvania State Rep. Joanna E. McClinton joined Caring People Alliance to cut the ribbon at the doors of the new facility last week. more
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