Illinois’ Disastrous School Mental-Health Program – City Journal

"There is a better way for schools to improve student well-being, and it’s cheaper than the nearly $3 billion Illinois already spends on mental health–oriented student-support services: academic leaders should implement policies to ensure that children consistently attend class in-person. ... That type of structural reform, unlike universal screening, has demonstrated effectiveness in supporting both academic success and healthy development."
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Call my shrink
7 months ago

Basically they’re saying we’re taking over you’re failing as a parent

Chercher
7 months ago
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The schools don’t understand the concept of failure, so I think they’re just saying we’re taking over.

daskoterzar
7 months ago

So, $3B on “healthcare” for students, provided through school districts, that is ineffective, does not produce the results needed and is expensive. Just another example of the board of education and the state pushing school districts to provide services they have no business providing. Another example of bloated spending on education. Another example of irresponsible spending by law makers and the moron governor of this state. The Education business needs to get back to and refocus on actual education and stop trying to or being forced to be all things to all people – it doesn’t work and clearly is… Read more »

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