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School Safety & Student Wellbeing

A safe, supported student is a student who can learn. These plain-English guides help families understand how schools keep students safe, how to handle bullying, and how to support a child’s mental health and wellbeing — with clear pointers to help when you need it.

Safety and wellbeing are the foundation everything else is built on. These guides explain, calmly and practically, how schools keep students safe, what to do about bullying, and how to notice and support a child who may be struggling — plus where to turn for help. Informational only; always involve your school, pediatrician, or a professional for a specific concern.

Need help now? If someone may be in immediate danger, call 911. For mental-health crisis support, call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7.

Safety

How schools keep students safe — and how families help
School Safety: What Families Should Know→

Safety plans & drills, building security, anonymous reporting, and how families help.

Bullying & Cyberbullying→

What they are, the warning signs, what to do, and how schools must respond.

Wellbeing & Mental Health

Supporting the whole child
Student Mental Health at School→

The support schools offer, the signs to watch for, and how to get help.

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)→

The life skills schools teach — and how to reinforce them at home.

Supporting Your Child’s Wellbeing→

Sleep, resilience, healthy screens, connection, and when to seek help.

Coming soon

More safety & wellbeing guides, in progress
Screen Time & Healthy Tech HabitsStress & Test AnxietyBuilding ResilienceChronic Absenteeism & School AvoidanceTalking to Kids About Hard News