Rising incidence of student mental health challenges was already a big issue for educators before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Now, research shows that the physical, economic, and emotional impacts of COVID-19 are taking a striking toll on children’s mental health—and the effects are likely to last for years to come.
This online summit will explore what the data tell us about the worsening state of kids’ mental health, what schools can do now to address those issues, and best practices for ensuring students get the supports and services they need going forward. Participants will discuss the specific challenges LGBTQ students and students of color face, and examine the ways school counselors have adapted during the pandemic.
The summit will feature exclusive EdWeek Research Center survey data on these topics as well as insights from mental health, trauma, and education experts.
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Agenda
How to Support LGBTQ Students During—and After—School Closures


Supporting Students’ Mental Health Needs Over the Long Haul



School Counseling in a Virtual Space



Student Mental Health During the Pandemic: Minding the Gaps


Supporting the Emotional Well-Being of Students of Color



How Education Leaders Are Saving Student Lives


