All articles tagged with #mental health in schools
A former teacher of the Minneapolis school shooter, Robin Westman, reports noticing signs of self-harm in the shooter, highlighting the importance of recognizing mental health issues and warning signs to prevent violence. The investigation continues into the motive behind the tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church that resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries.
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon testified before Congress about the Trump administration's proposed 15% budget cut to the Education Department, emphasizing the preservation of key funding streams like Title I and IDEA, while proposing cuts to other programs such as TRIO. The hearings highlighted debates over the department's role, mental health funding cuts, student loan responsibilities, and the future of workforce and college access programs, with bipartisan support for some initiatives like TRIO.