Gen Xers, the kids who grew up mostly in the 1980s, are coined the “latchkey generation” for a reason. They were not only often expected to let themselves into their homes after school, but many of ...

Mental Health coordinator Samantha Phillips was walking through the halls of Auburndale Elementary May 8 when she noticed a boy standing alone in the school library. She greeted him by his first name.

About 70% of students reported in 2023 having a trusted adult at high school, a slight decrease from prior years. Just 58% of Black students reported having that support. “When kids feel like they ...

A 2024 study of 14,000 Midwestern students published in the Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions found that those without a trusted adult at school were more likely to report depression and ...