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The National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE) tracks trends and developments in issues related to school climate and conditions for learning through online media sites, blogs, syndication and aggregation services, and other news resources from local, regional, and national media outlets. Browse this ongoing collection of posts to learn about what’s happening in communities near you and across the nation.

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November 2016

11/18/2016
National Public Radio

Getting a degree is hard enough for anyone, but these students face extra challenges. And when it comes to helping out with their needs, Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pa., is considered one of… Read more »

11/18/2016
The Loquitur

Every year halfway through the fall semester students seem to go through a mid-semester crisis. Midterms are around the corner, classes become too much and it becomes hard to balance school and… Read more »

11/18/2016
Billings Gazette

Montana education officials released the first draft of the state's plan to comply with a new federal education law on Thursday, detailing how the state will evaluate schools and intervene if they… Read more »

11/18/2016
School News Network

Multi-tiered systems of support help students overcome difficulties. 

11/18/2016
U.S. Department of Education

The U.S. Department of Education today released a report, “Advancing Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education,” building on the Administration’s efforts to expand college opportunity for all.… Read more »

11/18/2016
The White House

Over 350 campuses have committed to making their campus, and their community, healthier by getting individuals enrolled in coverage before open enrollment ends.

11/17/2016
Huffington Post

Three of the biggest culprits are anxiety, prescription drug abuse and depression. For various reasons, these issues aren’t always discussed openly — even among other students. Understanding these… Read more »

11/17/2016
USA Today

One in five women, and one in 16 men will experience sexual violence during their college formative years. The statistics can be shocking but there’s hope. What most students don’t realize is that… Read more »

11/16/2016
Consumer Reports

College students whose school has shut down or committed fraud may soon be eligible for financial relief from federal regulators. 

11/15/2016
Education Week

Schools where students feel safe, engaged, and connected to their teachers are also schools that have narrower achievement gaps between low-income children and their wealthier peers.

11/15/2016
Think Progress

Schools are holding rallies and spreading messages of acceptance.

11/15/2016
Reuters

Twitter, facing pressure for not doing enough to curb abusive behavior on its platform, said on Tuesday it would upgrade some features to better combat cyber-bullying.

11/14/2016
Edutopia

Teachers can create a calm classroom atmosphere that helps troubled students be more receptive to learning.

11/14/2016
University Business

Technology can be a powerful resource for behavioral health care. It grants a level of comfort and anonymity to those who have questions or concerns about their mental health, making it easier to… Read more »

11/14/2016
The Seattle Times

Rainier Beach graduate Ahlaam Ibraahim got a full scholarship to the University of Washington. The 18-year-old Somali American has started a group to help students with application and financial-… Read more »

11/14/2016
KOCO News 5

Tulsa Public Schools' superintendent says a recent report shows that the school district has significant racial and economic discrepancies in student discipline and attendance.

11/14/2016
The Washington Post

This is a project called the Schools of Opportunity, launched a few years ago by educators who sought to highlight public high schools that actively seek to close opportunity gaps through 11… Read more »

11/13/2016
Winston-Salem Journal

At WSSU, the number of student veterans and active-duty military has increased over the past two years to about 200.

11/13/2016
Mesa Independent

International students who choose to study at Arizona State University can find community and assistance navigating through American college culture and customs through the Coalition for… Read more »

11/13/2016
Lansing State Journal

Officials at three area school districts say incidents of bullying or harassment reported in their buildings since Tuesday's presidential election are “isolated” incidents and are an opportunity… Read more »

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