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S.2240 Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy Act
This proposed bill would help promote digital citizenship and media literacy by requiring the creation of statewide media literacy advisory councils, and help local educational agencies create curriculums and evaluations regarding teaching students about both by offering funding and advice. Read more about it here.
H.R.1109 – Mental Health Services Act of 2020
The Mental Health Services Act of 2020 is an act that focuses on expanding the Public Health Service Act to provide children with access to school-based mental health programs. Read about the proposed bill here.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
The NCTSN provides resources for parents and caregivers, youth, and schools, including individualized guidelines for key school personnel to respond to school crises. Learn more here.
National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE)
The NCSSLE provides an overview of research in the area of student resilience, particularly teachers’ role in creating an environment where students can develop the ability to overcome challenges. They review key protective factors and seven strategies teachers can employ in creating environments that foster resilience in students. Access the resource here.
National Center of Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE)
NCSSLE is an organization that promotes safe school environments. They provide training to teachers, support staff, families, and students. The organization also implements school climate surveys which are used to measure the safety of the environment and areas that need improvement. Visit their website here.