Recent reports have highlighted growing concerns over mental health screenings in schools, with officials raising alarms about potential overreach and privacy issues. New data on chronic absenteeism has also surfaced, offering insights into persistent attendance challenges across educational systems. These developments reflect broader debates about student well-being and the effectiveness of current policies. The stories underscore the need for careful examination of how schools address both mental health and attendance trends.


From Trump administration warnings over school mental health screenings to new chronic absenteeism data, what did you learn from our recent stories?